Vice Principal – responsible for Teaching and Learning, Assessment and the Curriculum

Are you an ambitious leader?  Are you passionate about improving the life chances of children?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding senior leader who has a proven track record of raising outcomes for children and who will vigorously embed ambition and drive improvement to ensure the school’s continued success. You will have the opportunity to be fully involved in all aspects of the leadership and management of our forward thinking, rapidly improving school and to make a real difference to the lives of all of our children and community.

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic, well behaved and engaged in their learning
• A friendly, hardworking and supportive staff team committed to raising outcomes for our children
• Excellent development opportunities to support you on your journey to Headship
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and driven leadership team within our school and Trust
• Fun and a challenge!

We are looking for:

• A leader with a proven track record of school improvement; improving teaching and raising standards
• A creative and outstanding practitioner who leads by example and can inspire and motivate others
• A self-motivated and hardworking leader who has high expectations of all
• A leader who has extensive knowledge and experience of using data, tracking, monitoring and self-evaluation to promote improvement

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we will ensure that our children receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. As a Trust, we are committed to identifying potential and talent and growing future leaders!

If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and abilities and most importantly a track record of promoting improvement, we look forward to hearing from you.  Visits are welcomed and strongly encouraged.  Please contact Simon McCarthy, Principal, by email (below).

If you would like further details, an Application Form or to arrange a visit, please email simon.mccarthy@morleynewlands.leeds.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th May 2016 with the selection process taking place on Thursday 26th May 2016.

Morley Newlands Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.  We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

www.morleynewlands.leeds.sch.uk