Assistant Principal - Personal Development
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DJThis job expired on 1 May 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
1 May 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 April 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- L14-L18, £56,578 - £62,426 per annum
Additional allowances
Benefits:
We know that your role requires you to put a lot of time and effort into it and because of this we believe you should be rewarded. As a White Horse Federation employee you will have access to benefits listed below.
Some benefits are accessible by all staff irrespective of their contract type (T). Some are only eligible to permanent (P) employees following a successful probation period as noted:
Car Purchase scheme (P)
Reward Gateway discounts (P&T)
Cashback healthcare plan (P)
Discounted gym membership scheme (P&T)
Hire purchase Cycle to Work scheme (P)
Free and confidential advice, information and counselling service (P&T)
Excellent Pension scheme (P&T)
Assistant Principal - Personal Development job summary
About the opportunity:
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal with responsibility for personal development to start in September 2020. We are seeking a committed, passionate and inspiring leader to become the Personal Development Assistant Principal of The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College. The Ridgeway School is committed to inspiring learners for their future, as such, we are looking for someone to further develop student personal development and leadership opportunities to further build a sense of identity, belonging and pride for students and strengthen relationships with the local community.
The Ridgeway School has 1600 students on roll (including a sixth form of 200). This is an opportunity for an aspiring leader who can take on this new role and add capacity to a strong leadership team. This role provides the chance to support and lead colleagues who are committed and strive daily to improve student outcomes working in partnership with the school, community and The White Horse Federation.
We are looking for someone who will:
Provide leadership, support and management that reflects the vision and values of the school
Have the skills to lead, inspire and promote the highest qualities in our students and staff
Model best practice, with the knowledge, skills and expertise to develop and build on effective systems
To have a passion to support all students to make informed decisions that allow them to maximise their potential and inspire them for their future.
Be a passionate and supportive leader with a proven track record, who will lead the school in partnership with the community and the Trust
Have highly effective communication skills and will be a presence around the school
The ability to lead the student support teams to enable effective student and parent relationships
We can offer you:
A very good school and a highly supportive and innovative Senior Leadership Team.
An opportunity to further develop your leadership skills in a large 11-18 school.
A well-resourced, hard-working and supportive team.
Excellent care and support for all staff.
Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for Professional Development.
A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff.
Enthusiastic students, willing to learn.
‘Students really enjoy their lessons. There are excellent relationships between staff and students that foster trust and co-operation. The curriculum builds upon prior learning and provides a well-judged level of challenge. Students are motivated, work hard, learn well and make strong progress. The school provides an exceptionally wide range of activates, trips and special events with high participation.’
Why Work With Us:
The White Horse Federation (TWHF) is a not-for-profit multi-academy trust that supports and sponsors many primary, secondary and special schools across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Its shared vision for excellence through partnership means it is also committed to keeping the best of what makes a local school great – in other words, the type of schools where TWHF colleagues would be proud to send their own children.
TWHF combines a relentless drive for academic excellence with a shared moral purpose and shared values, while ensuring that fun and happiness are a key attribute of each of its schools. TWHF believes that partnership-working with its schools, pupils and their parents, as well as the wider community, helps creates the best possible outcomes for all children.
TWHF empowers its colleagues through support, training and career opportunities to recruit and retain outstanding staff who are leaders in their field. That way TWHF can ensure that every student achieves their full potential, regardless of background, culture, heritage or ability.
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
About The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1600 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@ridgewayschool.com
www.ridgewayschool.com
School location
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