Vice Principal

Kenyngton Manor Primary School is a two-form entry Primary School with a highly reputable nursery (2-3 year olds) and preschool (3-4 year olds). We have approximately 500 pupils aged 2-11. The nursery and pre-school provision offers children and families a stimulating, well-resourced base for children’s learning and development. We have excellent facilities, well equipped classrooms and well-maintained outdoor areas. The average class size is 26 and staff work in teams to collaboratively plan and deliver high quality opportunities for learning.

From Nursery to Year 6, our broad and rich curriculum enables children to 'Stretch and Reach': Up (to achieve academically), In (to know themselves and be able to express it), Out (to relate well with, and share responsibility for, others) and forwards with a spirit of adventure.

In joining our senior leadership team, alongside our Principal, you will provide inspirational leadership that will further improve Kenyngton Manor Primary School for the children it serves. You will bring with you experience of excellent practice in teaching and learning and in providing opportunities for children, helping to ensure that the school is a hub of the fantastic local community of which we are so proud. You will be dedicated to inclusive practice and have the highest expectations for an outstanding education for all children, regardless of need or starting point in life. We are looking for a strategic thinker and visible leader, with a strong moral purpose to take a key role in moving our school to the next level. You will need to be an excellent communicator and enjoy empowering others.

You will already have leadership experience and enjoy working with a diverse community. You will share our belief that what matters most is that every young child should have the opportunity to achieve and become their very best. As part of The Howard Partnership Trust, you’ll be given the opportunities to undertake a vital role in the setting and delivering the strategic direction of the school, as well as being able to work collaboratively with talented leaders across the Trust.

In return, we can offer you exceptional support and an exciting career within a supportive and dynamic organisation. If you are a dedicated and driven leader, then do get in touch. For an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Helen.Sullivan@thpt.org.uk or Alexander.Thompson@thpt.org.uk to arrange or for more information on how to apply.

Closing date: 13 May 2024

Day 1 Selection Process: 20 May 2024

Day 2 Selection Process: 21 May 2024

THPT value their staff highly, as reflected in the excellent retention rates across the Trust. THPT also operate an extensive Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty & Service Awards, access to discount schemes, membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme, and access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. 

The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. 

We really want you to shine as part of our application and selection process, so that you can truly perform at your best and feel comfortable. Our processes are extremely flexible, so please let us know what we can do so that you can be at your best throughout the application and selection stages. Please contact Helen Sullivan or Alex Thompson by email, so that we can help create the perfect environment for you for the assessment/selection process.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Benefits

Within The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) there are career development opportunities available across a large number of partnership schools. In addition, THPT is also able to offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation.
• Electronic Vehicle salary benefit.
• An excellent benefit package including Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount Schemes.
• A fantastic teachers pension scheme, including generous employer contributions.
• Rewards and benefits scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards.
• Full access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Essential Criteria

Values and Behaviours

The Howard Partnership Trust is a values-based organization which seeks to recruit individuals who can demonstrate our values.

Our values will be assessed through the selection process. We therefore ask all applicants when providing their supporting statement to incorporate not only how they meet the essential criteria for the role but to also how they demonstrate our values.

Our THPT values are:

• Integrity - displaying honesty and having strong moral principles.
• Partnership - working together and taking collective ownership to achieve the same goals.
• Advocacy - working hard on behalf of others to maximise their success.
• Resilience - finding success again after something difficult or negative has happened.
• Compassion - displaying empathy towards and a desire to help others.
• Aspiration - aiming high to achieve success. 

Safeguarding and Further Information

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure  to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.