Assistant Principal
Christ Church Academy, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8JDDeadline is tomorrow
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
7 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L6 to L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors are looking for an outstanding Assistant Principal to assist the Principal in moving an already ‘good’ school into a truly ‘great’ school. They are seeking someone who will go the extra mile to make a difference. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and creative leader to play a crucial role in the further development of our academy.
As Assistant Principal you will joining an already strong team of two Assistant Principals and be responsible for leading on aspects of school improvement which will be tailored to your strengths and interests.
You will be a role model to staff who will look to you for outstanding line management, support and challenge. Working effectively alongside the other Assistant Principals to secure strong outcomes will be an important aspect of the role.
You will need to be:
- a dynamic and successful assistant head/senior teacher with the energy, personal resources and passion, to inspire staff and pupils;
- committed to the inclusive and progressive nature of our school and to raising standards;
- a person with the highest of expectations for yourself and others;
- a good communicator - able to develop further the positive relationships between pupils, parents, staff and the wider community;
- an experienced pastoral/curriculum leader in either KS2 or KS3; • committed to staff development and have an expectation of excellence throughout the school;
- committed to developing the inclusive and supportive ethos the academy supports;
- supportive of the Christian ethos of the academy.
What the school offers its staff
• Highly motivated and engaged pupils who display good behaviour for learning
• Excellent care and support for all staff
• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for professional development
Further details about the role
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search may be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children or that we might want to explore with you at interview. Please view our Privacy Notice for the lawful basis for processing and retention. Please refer to the recruitment pack before completing your application form. Full details can also be found on WM Jobs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to w.fenton@cca.staffs.sch.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Christ Church Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- View all Middlejobs
- School size
- 546 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Christ Church Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- t.thorn@cca.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01785 334900
Middle School Academy,
Year 5 to 8,
Ages 9 -13 years
Arranging a visit to Christ Church Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.thorn@cca.staffs.sch.uk.
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