Assistant Principal
Linton Village College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JBThis job expired on 20 April 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
20 April 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 March 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- Lead Practitioners range 12 to Lead Practitioners range 16, £53,856 to £59,528
Assistant Principal job summary
LINTON VILLAGE COLLEGE
Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4JB
Acting Principal: Tim Darby, BEng
An 11 – 16 Leading Edge Academy and Teaching School of 875 students
Required for September 2020 (or sooner if possible)
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Leadership Scale L12-L16 £53,856-£59,528
Linton Village College is seeking to appoint an exceptionally talented and capable leader to join the senior leadership team. The successful applicant will play an integral role in maximising the educational experiences and outcomes at Linton Village College, enabling all learners to reach their full potential. They will need to be an excellent teacher with a passion for teaching and learning. Strong leadership skills are essential to implement improvements and measure impact across the whole school. With a rigorous and creative approach to problem-solving, they will have exacting standards of themselves, staff and students.
A proven track record of leading school improvement and having positive impact is essential. As is the ability to think strategically, communicate effectively and lead others through change successfully. Demonstrating drive, resilience and optimism, the appointed candidate will manage whole school responsibilities as well as a range of operational duties. We are seeking an Assistant Principal that can demand high expectations within a nurturing and supportive environment that enables all students and staff to thrive and achieve.
The job description for the position will be determined by the skills, knowledge and experience of the successful candidate. Expertise in inclusion, SEND, assessment and/or experience of raising standards of behaviour and teaching and learning would be welcomed. As would success in working within challenging contexts.
Linton Village College is a high-achieving comprehensive 11-16 school at the heart of its local community. We are committed to offering enriching learning experiences and strive for educational excellence. This is reflected in our Leading Edge, Artsmark Platinum and International School status.
Ensuring a high quality education for all of our students on a daily basis is our priority. This is underpinned by a culture in which strong relationships, effective pastoral care and personal development opportunities are of paramount importance.
We support colleagues’ professional learning in national leadership programmes as well as through access to high-quality Teaching School training. We also enjoy strong links with primary partner schools, sixth form colleges and teacher training providers. Joining a growing local Multi Academy Trust, Anglian Learning, creates further career development opportunities.
We welcome visits from interested candidates and appointments are available on request. An informal conversation about the role can also be arranged. Please contact the PA to the Principal, Elaine Clayton, on 01223 897224 or email elaine.clayton@lvc.org to organise.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday 20th April 2020.
An application pack including details of how to apply and an application form are available from our website: www.lvc.org. Linton Village College supports flexible working – requested adjustments to working arrangements will be considered.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The College welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered.
About Linton Village College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 827 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Linton Village College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- humanresources@lvc.org
We are a relatively small 11-16 comprehensive secondary academy with around 835 students on roll. Our culture is characterised by an inclusive and caring ethos. At Linton Village College everyone is a learner and every learner matters. Opened in 1937 as the third of Cambridgeshire’s Village Colleges, the school is still true to Henry Morris’ founding vision for cradle to grave learning. We operate a community sports centre and adult education provision in addition to community users.
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