Deputy Principal - Quality of Education

Uckfield College, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  29 March 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L20 to L24

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require an inspirational leader who is relentless in the pursuit of the highest standards of student progress and an innovative driver of outstanding teaching and learning. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop and should be a springboard to Headship and beyond.

We recently advertised for a Deputy Principal - Aspirations and Expectations post but did not appoint. Consequently we have reshaped our SLT and are now advertising a different role: Deputy Principal - Quality of Education. The key accountabilities for this role are: Teaching & Learning, Curriculum & Assessment and Raising Achievement. We aim to recruit an exceptional professional with the vision, resilience and implementation skills to lead and develop staff and students to achieve their potential.

What the school offers its staff

Working at Uckfield College means joining a vibrant, dedicated and skilled team, who are committed to working collaboratively to achieve real excellence for our students. In return we offer a wealth of staff benefits including professional learning and development opportunities, leadership reflection, a free chromebook, employee assistance programme including counselling services, and wellbeing initiatives such as free staff breakfasts, free sports activities and staff social events.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of children. References and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on successful applicants. Please note all roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@uckfield.college

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Booklet - Deputy Principal - Quality of Education.pdf - 5.3 MB (opens in new tab)

Advert - Deputy Principal - Quality of Education.pdf - 114 KB (opens in new tab)

About Uckfield College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1557 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Uckfield College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@uckfield.college
• Phone number: 01825764844
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/uckfield-college (opens in new tab)

Uckfield College is a highly successful and popular College in the heart of rural Sussex yet within commuting distance of Brighton, Eastbourne and the South Coast. Our College is an excellent working environment characterised by happy, well-motivated students and innovative and enthusiastic teachers.

Arranging a visit to Uckfield College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@uckfield.college.

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