Vice Principal

RSA Academy is a highly regarded and desirable 11-18 community school and were judged by OFSTED as a ‘GOOD’ school in June 2016.

As a result of expansion due to increased demand in our local community we are looking to recruit an outstanding and forward thinking individual with a proven track record of leadership at senior level.

We are looking for an effective and flexible senior leader as we reshape our leadership team to meet the changing needs of our Academy and community.

We are keen to recruit a colleague with experience from any of the following (non-exhaustive list) areas:

• Teaching, learning and assessment
• Leadership development
• Curriculum design
• Raising achievement/student progress
• Quality assurance and self-evaluation
• Inclusion SEND

On appointment, the job description and tasks will be reviewed to reflect the successful candidate’s strengths, the professional development of all Senior Leadership Team members and Academy priorities as defined in the Academy Development Plan and the Raising Achievement Plan. Further guidance on the specific actions required to carry out allocated responsibilities will be negotiated with the Principal. There is an opportunity for a successful candidate to take on responsibility for the Teaching School Alliance across the Family of Academies.

You will have:

• QTS
• Substantial experience at leadership level
• NPQSL or equivalent evidence of CPDL (desirable)
• High aspirations for achievement and personal development of students
• Excellent subject knowledge
• Experience of driving up the quality of teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong ability to self reflect
• Experience of designing and developing resources to support learning
• Highly effective communication skills, oral and written, plus confidence to present to groups of governors, staff and students
• Capacity to form positive learning-centred relationships with our professionals at different stages in their careers

We can offer:

• A challenging and supportive learning environment
• Opportunities to become and RSA Fellow, work across the RSA Teaching Schools Alliance and Family of Schools
• State of the art facilities
• CPD to support you to the next level of your career
• Work –life balance initiatives at discounted rates for staff including laundry services, car valeting & mechanics, slim well programme, gym membership
• ‘Paycare’ an employee paid healthcare scheme
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Opportunity to work across the family of Academies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives.

Applications are welcomed from current Assistant Principals, or equivalent with a track record of impact and raising attainment.

To apply, please submit a letter of application (no more than 2 sides) along with the completion of our application form. Letters of application should include areas of particular expertise and interest as listed above.

Application packs can be requested from Sara Phillips, Please call 01902 424242 or 07775608414. Alternatively, please refer to our website http://www.rsaacademies.org.uk/academy/rsa-academy-tipton/ for email details.

Informal visits to the Academy are welcomed.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 22nd May 2017
The interview process will be held on 25th and 26th May 2017

The RSA Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, 2 work references and other employment checks.

RSA Academy, Bilston Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0BZ