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Assistant Principal

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL

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• Job start date

  1 September 2021

• Closing date

  1 March 2021 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 February 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Business studies, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership - commensurate with experience (£55,338 - £61,166)

Assistant Principal job summary

We are seeking to appoint someone with the potential to become an outstanding Assistant Principal to assist the Principal in the organisation, management and leadership of the school, undertaking the key duties of a senior leader. The successful candidate would be expected to use their initiative and judgement within the school’s aims and values, in line with the Academy Performance Agreement and to demonstrate accountability to the Principal.

Whilst the specific duties and responsibilities will be agreed at the interview the key aspects of the role revolve around taking responsibility for the academic progress and outcomes of vulnerable pupils and those who face barriers to learning and progress, such as those with SEND, those who are economically disadvantaged, young carers, looked after children, those with mental health issues and medical needs, and others that may be identified. The successful candidate will be passionate about the achievement of these groups and will lead the school’s efforts to ensure that they achieve at least in line with their peers and also access the additional opportunities that the school can offer in the same way as their peers.

Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School is a selective boys grammar school with a coeducational sixth form. It is a seven form of entry school with over 1400 pupils. The school is significantly oversubscribed and has recently added an additional form of entry. The sixth form is also a highly successful and popular part of the school. The school has exceptional facilities and a distinctive ethos of providing outstanding academic teaching alongside a range of exceptional opportunities for all pupils.

Enquiries: Please contact Sarah Rose (PA to the Headteacher) sarah.rose@sjwms.org.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1528 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School website
• Email address: talent@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-joseph-williamson-s-mathematical-school

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School is an outstanding selective school in Medway. It admits boys in years 7-11 and has a large co-educational sixth form. It is a teaching school, running the Medway Teaching School Alliance and is the lead school in the Kent and Medway Maths hub.

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