Assistant Principal Raising Achievement and Aspirations
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AHThis job expired on 16 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
16 May 2022 at 9am
Date listed
5 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Spine
Assistant Principal Raising Achievement and Aspirations job summary
Our opportunity for you
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth & QEMS is a popular oversubscribed school in Tamworth with a very large and expanding Sixth Form. Following an increase in our middle leadership numbers and increased numbers in Yr7 and Post 16 students, we are looking to recruit an Assistant Principal to be part of our senior leadership team and join an inspirational team of teachers to develop and strengthen the Academy further. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, tenacious and well-qualified leader to join our Academy. You will be supported in your career through our extensive CPD programme including the opportunity to complete nationally recognised qualifications. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee by committing to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.
Potential candidates are welcome to book a slot to visit the Academy before applying.
Key Information
• Hours: 40.75 (part time/flexible working requests will be considered)
• Weeks: 52
• Contract: Permanent
• Start date: September 2022
• Salary: Leadership Spine
• Closing Date: Monday 16th May 2022 at 09:00 hrs (interviews will take place on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th May)
Core Purpose
• As part of the leadership team contribute to the raising achievements and aspirations agenda across the academy.
• Specific responsibilities to be determined based on candidates strengths and experience.
Job description
• The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest ‘School Teachers Pay and Conditions’ document. The job description will be reviewed regularly to reflect or anticipate changes on the job, commensurate with the salary and areas of responsibility.
With the Principal, the post holder will:
• Work with the Governors to implement the Academy’s vision and values
• Contribute to the leadership of the Academy
• Take the leading role in promoting excellence, equality, diversity, high expectations and aspirations amongst all members of the Academy community
• Be accountable for areas of the Academy development plan and self-evaluation process
Specific responsibilities
Culture and Ethos
• Contribute as a member of the Senior Team to the development of the strategic direction of the campus
• Represent the academy and its interests in meetings and other relationships with parents members of the community and a wide range of organisations and agencies
• Support the development of middle leadership in line with the vision of the Vice Principal and the Principal to drive forward student outcomes and support a culture where staff are valued, respected and wellbeing is considered
• Be seen as a role model in terms of industry, innovation, commitment and the positive impact upon young people’s lives and education.
• Participate and play a lead role in planning for designated major academy events such as Open Evening and other major academy events
Curriculum and Teaching
• Lead on pupil premium strategy to ensure that those students are receiving support to achieve
• Develop and implement a plan to engage with parents and the community to give greater links to ensure that the curriculum and teaching is supporting development in culture and aspirations
• Line management of key curriculum areas
• Ensure appraisals and staff performance management mechanisms are in place, regularly reviewed and improved to support staff development and improved outcomes
• Implementation and development of the student coaching and mentoring mechanisms across the campus
Organisational effectiveness
• Monitor, review and evaluate the work of teams and individuals in the context of Academy policies and plans.
• Ensure that policies and practices are inclusive and updated as and when necessary.
• Establish, lead and chair, as necessary, meetings of groups of staff.
• Take a full and committed part in your own performance management, as well as those of your team members.
• Advise the Executive Team of the performance of staff, ensuring that the good practice is recognised and praised and that any potential areas for development can be managed.
• Provide advice and guidance for staff in terms of their development within the profession.
• Assist with the effective induction of new staff, as required.
To line manage:
• Line manage relevant individuals/Curriculum Areas as directed by the Principal/Vice Principals.
Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities relevant to the post as directed by the CEO or Principal.
What we can offer you
• A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
• The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
• Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
• A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health
The local area
Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is located close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links. Tamworth boasts a range of historical sites and leisure attractions, including: Tamworth Castle; the Tamworth SnowDome and Drayton Manor Amusement Park. Within a 20 minute drive from the town, you can find yourself in the beautiful, open Staffordshire countryside or Birmingham‘s bustling city centre:
• Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42, junction 10
• Direct trains from Birmingham (10 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)
• Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away
Apply for this job
Complete the application form online at
www.lfct.org.uk/careers
All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post
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.
About Landau Forte Academy, QEMS
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 874 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Landau Forte Academy, QEMS website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@lfct.org.uk
Landau Forte QEMS joined the Landau Forte Charitable Trust in September 2011 and delivers education to 11-16 year olds. Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form is a purpose-built establishment providing Level 3 courses, both Advanced Level and BTEC, for the whole of Tamworth and beyond. The academies are located on a shared campus, but both operate from their own facilities, with Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form having new bespoke, accommodation, which opened in September 2011, with a new Sports Hall that opened in 2013. If you would like to look around our Academy, please contact Mrs Smart esmart@lfatsf.org.uk to arrange a visit.
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