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  • Start date details

    September

  • Closing date

    22 June 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    8 June 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L2 - L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

Assistant Principal (Inclusion)

Salary: L2 - L8

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Assistant Principal to join our team as we grow our school’s capacity to drive improvement. The successful candidate will have responsibility for developing inclusive practice and be expected to undertake the role of SENDCO.

Dogsthorpe is a large junior academy, with a committed staff team, serving a wonderfully diverse community in Peterborough. The academy was last inspected in February 2023 and is considered an ‘improving academy’. The new leadership team are making positive strides in addressing key priorities.

As an academy, we work hard to meet the needs of all our children and are totally committed to the principals of inclusion. We are experienced in multi-agency work, and our dedicated staff team are focused on ensuring that every child receives the highest quality education and care. If you are a current or aspiring leader, who would like to work in a school where relationships are authentic, supportive, and respectful, then Dogsthorpe Academy may just be the opportunity you are looking for. If you are able to visit our school, or wish to speak with the principal, we would encourage you to do so.

To be successful you will have:

  • ensured sustained positive outcomes for all children, through consistently ‘great’ teaching.
  • led the strategic development of ‘evidence-informed’ inclusive practices particularly in relation to SEND and the Pupil Premium.
  • coached and mentored colleagues across school, at different career stages, securing improved outcomes for all children, including those with high levels of educational need.
  • contributed to multi-agency work leading to improved pupil outcomes.
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Interviews to be held Tuesday 27th June 2023.

What the school offers its staff

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
  • Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
  • Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
  • A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

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.

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About Dogsthorpe Academy

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
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School size
381 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11

The Dogsthorpe Junior Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), is a junior academy situated in a small community in the north of Peterborough. It is led by the Principal, Julie Cranke, who aims to ensure that it delivers an exciting, innovative and creative curriculum that meets the needs of the pupils. All staff work hard to ensure that every pupil is supported and nurtured, helping them to develop the confidence and skills needed for the years ahead. In addition to the formal curriculum, pupils are also provided with a range of opportunities to follow their own interests and carry out individualised learning programmes.

Arranging a visit to Dogsthorpe Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@greenwoodacademies.org.

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