Vice Principal: Teaching and Learning
Lynn Grove Academy
Norfolk
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L19 - L23
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2021
- Apply by:
- 12 January 2021
Job overview
Full time permanent position from April 2021 L19 – 23
At Lynn Grove Academy we are determined to enable every pupil to ‘discover what they are good at’ and we aim to make this happen by offering a rich curriculum and fantastic extra-curricular provision. If you really understand what makes for great teaching and if you have a flair for bringing out the best in colleagues, this role offers a great opportunity for you. You will join a school where leadership at all is levels is strong, teaching is good and systems are clear; our ambition is that they should be outstanding. Our common goal to ensure the very best outcomes for all our pupils sustains and motivates us. Lynn Grove is a happy place to work.
You will be part of an ambitious and highly collaborative senior leadership team who share a deep interest in developing pedagogy and a serious commitment to developing all the people in our school. In addition, you will be very well supported by colleagues from across the Creative Education Trust.
Lynn Grove Academy has a well-deserved reputation for the quality of its CPD and all our teachers benefit from bespoke CPD pathways. Senior leaders participate in trust wide and National CPD to ensure that we remain at the forefront of best practice. Our Vice Principals have rich opportunities to contribute to school improvement across our Trust. The vacancy arises due to the promotion of the incumbent to a headship.
We know that working together not only improves results but also reduces workload and our structures support this with a generous weekly allocation of CPD time for all teachers. All our staff benefit from access to the Health Assured Employee Support scheme, good value dining at lunch and ample parking. We offer childcare vouchers and an annual free flu jab for anyone who wants one.
If your personal ambition matches the aspirations you have for your pupils, if you believe in working collaboratively, and if you want to work in a school where staff are valued and supported then please apply. We actively welcome visits from prospective candidates, so if you would like to look round our lovely school please contact kelly.woods@lynngroveacademy.org.uk to arrange an appointment.
For further information go to www.lynngroveacademy.org.uk.
Applications close: Thursday 12th January 2021 at 0900
We are an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to the professional development of all our staff.
Creative Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be require to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.
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About Lynn Grove Academy
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About the school and local area
Our pupils make Lynn Grove a great place to work. In our school you will find lively positive young people with open minds who are ready to make the best of opportunities that come their way. They understand and uphold our core values of mutual respect, hard work and kindness. They are polite, considerate and engaging; we have many reasons to be proud of them.
We are a large and friendly staff team who understand the importance of collaboration to support all our pupils to achieve their full potential. We invest heavily in professional development and believe in working closely with our neighbouring schools.
Our ambition is that every young person should leave us with the attributes of a successful young adult ready for the next stage of their education or training. Through our lessons and through our extracurricular offer we aim to foster a love of learning and interests that will be enriching and sustaining well into adult life.
We are committed to offering a broad and balanced curriculum that allows all pupils to follow their interests and supports them to achieve highly. We never underestimate the importance of pastoral support and have structures in place to provide care and guidance through the challenges of teenage years. The pastoral team makes a significant contribution to the positive social, moral, cultural and spiritual life of the school.
We are proud to be members of the Creative Education Trust family of schools. As a CET school we have access to outstanding support from the very best experts in school improvement and professional development. Our pupils benefit from an exciting offer of cross trust enrichment activities and an innovative approach to cross curricular development through the ‘Knowledge Connected’ programme.
We have outstanding facilities. At the heart of the school is our wonderful library which is open daily from 0800 to 1730; popular with pupils, it supports our determination that ‘Lynn Grove Reads!’ Our strong sporting provision is enhanced by our extensive playing fields, 3G pitch and newly opened Hard Court Arena. Imaginative planning has enabled us to suite subject areas together and to provide extensive social space for our learners during break periods. We have excellent provision for ICT and an impressive Virtual Learning Environment.
We are fortunate to enjoy great support from Lynn Grove parents who show a real interest in the progress of their sons and daughters and contribute to the sense that our school is at the very heart of our community.
Lynn Grove is situated between Bradwell and Gorleston, which form part of Great Yarmouth. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and a popular destination for lovers of the outdoors; with the Norfolk Broads National Park in easy reach. The school is very near to the coast where you will find miles and miles of sandy beaches. House prices in the local area remain extremely competitive. The school is situated in a quiet residential area surrounded by extensive playing fields. We are well positioned for very easy access from the delightful city of Norwich or North Suffolk and we have ample parking for all our staff. There are 1050 pupils and the school enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond.
Lynn Grove Academy - Small enough to care about every child; big enough to be exciting.
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