Assistant Principal (Inclusion)
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG47 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
31 December 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £68,298.00 - £75,206.00 Annually (Actual) L13 - L17
Assistant Principal (Inclusion) job summary
This post offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in leading Chiltern Hills Academy towards becoming an outstanding Academy. The Assistant Principal will be responsible to the Vice Principal and will work alongside the senior leadership team in defining, articulating, and implementing the shared vision and values of the Academy through effective communication and engagement with all stakeholders. It is expected that the Assistant Principal will demonstrate outstanding leadership skills working under the direction of the Vice Principal on the implementation of the strategic aims of the Academy. They will work with individuals and groups to ensure the provision of a high-quality education for all our students.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to provide outstanding leadership and management.
Develop and implement strategies to promote inclusion and diversity within the Academy.
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to support students with additional needs.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of inclusion policies and practices.
Provide professional development and training for staff on inclusive practices.
Foster a positive and inclusive school culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equality.
Qualifications and Experience:
Proven experience in a leadership role within an educational setting.
Strong understanding of inclusion and diversity principles.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
In-depth knowledge of SEN policies and practices.
Ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.
Commitment to continuous professional development.
Why Join Us?
Free Parking on Site
Forget the daily struggle for a parking spot. Our onsite parking is free, ample, and exclusively available to our staff, ensuring you have a hassle-free start to your day.
Bespoke CPD Opportunities
We understand that professional growth is paramount. That’s why we offer tailored Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities designed to enhance your skills and knowledge, propelling your career forward.
Enhanced PPA Time
This extra time allows you to focus on creating impactful learning experiences without the rush.
Subscription to The National College
This resource provides access to a wealth of courses and webinars, keeping you informed and inspired.
Leadership Development Opportunities
We support your ambitions with development programs that prepare and qualify you for leadership roles within our academy and beyond.
Career Progression
We believe in recognizing and nurturing talent. Progression opportunities within the academy are abundant for the right candidate, with clear pathways to advance your career in education.
Join us and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence
Chiltern Hills is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this role will include a full safer recruitment process
Chiltern Hills reserves the right to select applications prior to the closing date.
Chiltern Hills reserves the right to select applicants prior to the closing date.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Chiltern Hills Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1076 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Chiltern Hills Academy website (opens in new tab)
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the school roll, approximately 100 of whom study in the sixth form. Chiltern Hills Academy converted to academy status in 2011 and is jointly sponsored by the Diocese of Oxford and Buckinghamshire County Council.
We are situated in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire in the Chiltern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close to the M40 and the M25, Chesham is on the end of Metropolitan line of the London Underground and is 28 miles north-west of London. There is ample parking on-site. Renting here is cheaper than in central London and if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes by car to Heathrow.
The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park and an open-air heated swimming pool are just some of the many public amenities available in the town. Chesham is renowned for its community spirit and there are many recreational and community groups catering for the diverse and active population.
Chiltern Hills Academy aims to provide an environment that excites, motivates and challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning and an interest in the world around them. The secondary school is founded on Christian values and principles, with an ethos that promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect for the beliefs and views of others, self-confidence and a commitment to success and achievement.
Principal
Tim Dobbs
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