Vice Principal, Pastoral

Do you have what it takes to support the Academy to bring our shared vision to life?

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Vice Principal to join the SLT of this progressive school. The right candidate for Vice Principal, Pastoral will have a minimum of two years’ leadership experience, excellent understanding of high-quality approaches to pastoral care, including behaviour, safety and praise systems, the ability to motivate and inspire a varied team of teachers in new strategies to improve teaching and learning over the whole school.

The role of the Vice Principal is work with the Principal to ensure the climate for learning and the academy environment is one of high standards, incredible behaviour, mutual respect and optimism. As a figure head of the Academy the Vice Principal is relentless in their pursuit of excellence. 

WHY CONSIDER Huish Episcopi Academy:

Huish Episcopi Academy is a large 11-19 Academy serving a beautiful area of the Somerset levels. A school of 1420 students including Huish Sixth and approximately 200 staff. We offer reduced gym membership/ on-site parking/Access to Care First a free and confidential employee assistance programme and more. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A welcoming environment 
• Professional, hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards.
• Development opportunities within our academy and investment in your professional development and future career.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Support the Principal in delivery of the school vision, for all learners.
• Ensure our vision for the Academy is implemented across the pastoral provision, particularly regarding behaviour and safety, safeguarding, early help, tutorial provision, SEND, attendance, admissions and praise systems.
• Ensure that student’s character is developed through the pastoral provision on offer.
• Lead the drive for continued improvement in the quality of and compliance with the Academy uniform.
• Design a pastoral curriculum which will make a positive impact on students’ progress and achievement, and their engagement in, and enjoyment of learning.
• Working with the other Vice Principal, lead, manage, co-ordinate and evaluate whole Academy monitoring, evaluation and review to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning, attainment, progress and behaviour
• Oversee the process of drawing together priorities for development from external reports, self-evaluation and performance management into an effective plan for training and development.
• Leadership of the Pastoral teams, SENDCO and team, Internal Exclusion Team, Wellbeing, Safeguarding, Tutors, and Attendance/Admission teams
• Overseeing the holistic approach in addressing all the complex needs and requirements for Looked After Children (LAC)
• Create and maintain an agenda of aspiration and achievement for the Academy, working with staff to do so.
• Contribute to the development and review of all strategic plans and policies within the Academy.
• Liaise closely with parents regarding pupil progress and behaviour and deal with any issues that develop in relation to student welfare.
• Provide a consistent team approach to routine and behaviour/ethos matters, including Academy Leadership Team duties.
• Leadership of effective external relationships with community and other stakeholders

Potential candidates for this role are strongly encouraged to visit the school or to contact us for an informal conversation. 

Interviews - Week Commencing 20th February 2023