Vice Principal (Personal Development)
Hartland High School
Reading
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 15 May 2023
Job overview
The White Horse Federation is seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the role of Vice Principal (Personal Development) at John Madejski Academy.
The Vice Principal (Personal Development) has overall responsibility for all aspects of students’ personal development. The role involves direct responsibility for character development and wellbeing, the co-curriculum, careers education, student leadership and the sixth form. The Vice Principal (Personal Development) is the academy’s link with the Central Education Team and the NIoT at The White Horse Federation.
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Vice Principal (Personal Development) is responsible for overseeing theeffective running of the school and ensuring that the highest academic and professional standards are maintained at all times. The Vice Principal (Personal Development) reports directly to the Principal, and deputises for him/her as required.
The role would suit a talented, experienced and passionate senior leader who is deeply committed to the trust’s vision for education and who can demonstrate substantial impact in their current role. Sixth Form experience would also be advantage.
Before applying, interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about the trust and the school by visiting their websites and to read John Madejski Academy’s most recent Ofsted Report.
The Executive Leadership Team is keen to talk informally and confidentially with interested candidates via the telephone or MS Teams and visits to the academy are welcomed.
The application process is as follows:
• Closing date: 11am on Monday 15th May
• School visit: Thursday 18th or Friday 19th May
• Panel interview: Monday 22nd May
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The White Horse Federation an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from men and women of all ages from any background and from candidates with disabilities.
Competitive remuneration, commensurate with the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate, will be offered.
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About Hartland High School
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
At Hartland High School, we have built our ethos on strong core values which underpin everything that we do - Work Hard, and Be Kind. Our aim is to give students at Hartland High School a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.
Our core values permeate all that we do. In our achievement-oriented culture, teaching and learning is our highest priority. We want our students to be healthy and have a great life. We are deeply committed to opening the hearts and minds of our future-focused young people.
The School is on a rapid trajectory of improvement that will be sustained over many years, it is a chance to be part of something very special. It will support career development and equip you for further development opportunities within the School and within our Trust. We are based in Reading in Berkshire, a culturally rich and bustling area of the country providing good access to Oxford and London. The area we serve is diverse, and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges, being able to drive ambitions is key. This school will be one of the best schools in the country in the near future, and this is an incredible opportunity to join us on the start of our improvement journey.
Working Hard and Being Kind are present through all aspects of school life.
Work Hard
We have a strong desire and determination to achieve success, which includes working to the best of our ability at all times to meet our goals. We believe there are no limits to what can be achieved, meaning we do what it takes for as long as it takes in order to be successful.
Be Kind
We endeavour to model the kindness and compassion that should be shown to all every day, to ensure that this is embedded into our culture. We spread the message that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted, and encourage our students to do the same. This has helped us create a positive and friendly environment where staff and students alike can thrive and reach their full potential.
We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion and very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates whose personal qualities and values reflect those in the person specification and whose experiences also place them in a strong position to deliver the challenges set out in the job description. We encourage applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, religion, belief, or race.
Hartland High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. The school website provides a clear picture of our aspirations and our vision; however, please do not hesitate to contact us to seek further information. We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates whose personal qualities, values and experiences support and reflect ours.
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