Associate Vice Principal - Inclusion
Horbury Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HEThis job expired on 21 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
21 April 2023 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L14 – L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
Horbury Academy are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, dynamic and inspirational Associate Vice Principal. The successful candidate will be an inspiring and experiences teacher in their subject specialism, who is able to enthuse, and motivate students and colleagues alike to achieve excellence.
The successful candidate will undertake the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead within the academy, providing both strategic and operational leadership to ensure that policies and procedures are implemented effectively. They will lead on provision of pupils with SEND, ensuring high quality, both in and out of the classroom.We are looking to appoint an outstanding leader and a teacher with the passion and commitment to contribute to Academy wide development.
They will also be required to work within a collaborative Senior Leadership Team and support those colleagues on associated developments and Academy initiatives, as well as support with the leadership and line management of identified curriculum teams and other departments as may be required.
The Assistant Vice Principal role presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader to play a key role in the Academy’s success as part of the Accord Multi Academy Trust.
What the school offers its staff
The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of four academies who were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. We encourage prospective applicants to visit prior to applying.We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.
Further details about the role
For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr@accordmat.orgor call on 01924 282748.
Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/vacancies/
Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 21 April 2023.
Interviews likely to be held on Wednesday 26 April 2023.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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 Horbury Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1109 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Horbury Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@accordmat.org
- Phone number
- 01924 282748
Horbury is part of the Accord Multi Academy Trust which is a Wakefield based Trust; all four academies in the Trust are closely located to one another which lends itself to many opportunities to work closely and collaboratively. All academies are within a three-mile radius of one another and can be found a short drive off junction 40 of the M1.
Horbury Academy is a mixed, 11-16 academy, situated on the outskirts of Wakefield.
We are immensely proud of our academy, staff and students and strongly believe that all students are entitled to experience the full breadth of education; reflected through our curriculum model that encourages learners to study a broad range of subjects.
From securing academic success to securing success in extra-curricular activity, our staff are fully committed to ensuring that all pupils make the most of their time at Horbury Academy.
Alongside our extensive curricular and extra-curricular offer, we provide excellent pastoral care for our students; tailored to their individual needs.
Our environment and academy building is purpose built, under one roof, allowing for a unique community and supportive feel.
Our facilities are used during the Academy day and outside of Academy hours by a wide range of community partners including Horbury Churches Together, Horbury Brownies and Guides, Horbury Spice Dancers, Ossett Town Juniors, Pageant Players, Phoenix Netball and Horbury & Ossett Music Centre to name but a few.
Arranging a visit to Horbury Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@accordmat.org.
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