Assistant Principal
The Latimer Arts College, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6SWThis job expired on 22 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
22 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
28 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Leadership plus 15/50 lessons per fortnight (approx)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale, L12 to L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Proven track record of outstanding teaching and outstanding results
- Ability to raise self-esteem and expectation of children and young people
- Leadership Experience
- Successful leadership at middle leader level for at least two years
- Experience of undertaking effective self-evaluation strategies, including data analysis, lesson observation, scrutiny of students’ work and stakeholder consultation
- Experience of contributing to the formulation of and monitoring of a Department and/or School Improvement Plan
- Proven track record of improving teacher performance through performance management, classroom observation, coaching and training
- A commanding presence that inspires, motivates and challenges others to be the best they can be
- Reliability and integrity
- Ability to lead, provide vision and command respect
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and relate well to all stakeholders
- Creativity, energy and enthusiasm
- Evidence of working effectively under pressure and showing resilience
- Outstanding problem solving skills and adaptability to change and new ideas
- Experience of using NOVA to write a timetable
- Clear understanding of curriculum and examination requirements
- Outstanding ICT skills
- Outstanding attention to detail: a finisher!
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- Outstanding time management and organisational skills
- A team player
What the school offers its staff
We genuinely care about our staff, their well-being and their professional development: we are a happy team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice and we can offer:
- Full School Teachers Pay and Conditions, including continuous service, for Teaching Staff
- Employer Pension Contribution – Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Teachers). Local Government Pension Scheme (Non-Teaching Staff).
- A commitment to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
- Regular staff wellbeing activities and social events
- Free access to our sporting facilities (up to 6pm weekdays)
- Health Assured (Employee Assistance Programme) - a free confidential information, support, counselling and advice service available 24 hours a day
- Free flu jab organised through a local pharmacy
- A laptop is provided for every teacher and many non-teaching staff
- Timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions
- Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave and Pay
- Eye Care Vouchers for employees using a VDU
Further details about the role
Our leadership team consists of the Principal, Vice Principal and four Assistant Principals.
Whilst each has their own area of responsibility, we work collaboratively as a team, supporting each other and the key priorities of the school.
This vacancy arises due to the promotion of the Assistant Principal: Curriculum and Pathways. If you want to be part of a team that truly values each individuals’ viewpoints and strengths, whilst working together to enable school improvement then come and meet us.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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About The Latimer Arts College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1097 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Latimer Arts College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jridley@latimer.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01536 720310
At The Latimer Arts College, we are a community that genuinely respects and cares for each other. Together, we are committed to ensuring that everyone in our school is happy, feels safe and is valued. We are over-subscribed, with 1200 students aged 11-18 who are nurtured and guided through their education in a purposeful and caring community ethos based on respect for all.
With our students at the heart of all that we do, we encourage each member of the community to uphold both our core values of Honesty, Excellence, Ambition, Respect and Teamwork and encourage the development of the core characteristics of Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative & Communication, ensuring students leave with the skills required for employment and future success. We also model the fundamental British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs. We aim to make a positive contribution to both our local community and wider society.
We have a passionate belief in the value of a well-rounded education and it is our intention to unlock the true potential within each and every individual, whatever that may be. We work collectively to motivate our students to place no boundaries on their ambitions, no limits on their aspirations and remove any barriers to their achievement. Through our high expectations we want to inspire our students to achieve excellence and be the best that they can be.
Our staff are one of the secrets of our success and so we are fully committed to their wellbeing and professional development.
We seek to appoint staff who thrive on collaboration, innovation and a desire to be amazing: colleagues who will have a passion for improving student achievement and personal development and be bursting with ideas as to how to achieve this. It is our job to nurture you to deliver this success.
We have a highly successful induction programme for new staff, including an ECT programme, and we offer an extensive range of training throughout this.
We are committed to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter and have a varied programme of activities and support in place for our staff. This is responsive and evolves annually based on context and needs, with our staff voice being instrumental in shaping what we provide.
We are passionate about supporting professional development so that we can ensure we are equipping our staff team with the skills, knowledge and understanding that they need to not only fulfil their roles but most importantly to be fulfilled by their roles. We endeavour to support staff who wish to study for Masters Degrees and other professional qualifications.
Staff Benefits
Amongst the things that we offer are:
• Full School Teachers Pay and Conditions, including continuous service, for Teaching Staff
• Employer Pension Contribution – Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Teachers). Local Government Pension Scheme (Non-Teaching Staff).
• A commitment to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Regular staff wellbeing activities and social events
• Free access to our sporting facilities (up to 6pm weekdays)
• Health Assured (Employee Assistance Programme) - a free confidential information, support, counselling and advice service available 24 hours a day
• Free flu jab organised through a local pharmacy
• A laptop is provided for every teacher and many non-teaching staff
• Timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions
• Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave and Pay
• Eye Care Vouchers for employees using a VDU
The wider curriculum
We have a thriving House system, with two forms from each year group making up one of our four Houses. This system epitomises the caring, community ethos, and encourages a little healthy competition too!
At The Latimer Arts College we passionately believe that participation in enrichment activities plays a significant contribution to personal growth and high academic achievement. That is why we provide a range of extended opportunities throughout, and beyond, the academic year.
Our Facilities
Ensuring that our staff and students can thrive in a positive learning environment is one of our key priorities. Each learning area is well-equipped with the specialist resources that individual subjects require.
Significant investment has been made in the site in recent years which means that we are the proud owners of a state of the art Science Learning Centre, a multi-use Sports Centre and a 4G all-weather pitch. In addition to this we have our own Masque theatre.
We continue to invest and innovate to improve the learning environment for all. The Latimer Arts College provides an excellent environment to both teach and learn in.
Not only do these provide great facilities during the school day, but they are also available for free for staff and students to use post-school. This helps to add to our strong community ethos.
Arranging a visit to The Latimer Arts College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jridley@latimer.org.uk.
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