Vice Principal - Curriculum
Worle Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 8XXThis job expired on 23 September 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2021
Closing date
23 September 2020 at 11:59am
Date listed
14 September 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Trust Leadership Grade L17-L21 £60,895 - £ 67,181
Additional allowances
The Priory Learning Trust offers an excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, a comprehensive employee assistance programme, discounted membership to on-site gym facilities, access to The PLaTform employee benefits hub (offering discounts on shopping) and on-site parking.
Vice Principal - Curriculum job summary
The role of the Vice Principal (Curriculum) is crucial in developing the ethos of achievement within the school, in harmony with the aims and ethos of the whole school.
This role is key to the success and development of the school, and the raising of student achievement, ensuring that targets for improvement are set and met, through positive approaches to curriculum development, the planning and preparation of schemes of work, the monitoring of learning and teaching, and the support and development of staff.
The Vice Principal (Curriculum ) role forms a vital part of the leadership team therefore a good knowledge of educational issues is expected, keeping up to date to lead on improving pedagogy and practice.
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 Worle Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1348 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@theplt.org.uk
Worle Community School – an Academy is a thriving 11-16 mixed comprehensive with 1400 students on roll serving the north of Weston-Super-Mare.
We are an aspirational school and the successful candidate will join us at an exciting time. We have recently been graded “good” for Personal Development in our latest Ofsted inspection. We are seen as a school who “recognises the talents of our students” and are passionate about getting the best from each and every one.
As a school “on the up” in Weston-Super-Mare, we can offer you:
- The opportunity to develop in a school committed to excellence that values staff and student wellbeing
- Centralised system, fully supported by Leadership team
- A two week October half term
- A sensible feedback policy that values student progress and teacher workload
We also offer excellent CPD opportunities for all staff. Our school is situated in a delightful campus and is only 5 minutes from the M5 (Junction 21). As a Vice Principal you will act as “the public face of the Academy” in dealing with parents, members of the community, the Local Authority and relevant agencies.
The successful candidate will have responsibility and accountability for the effective development and delivery of the curriculum. They will also ensure the effective use of assessment and the rigorous monitoring of academic standards including Quality Assurance of all aspects of the curriculum, as well as developing a relevant CPD program, which is a key part of this role.
The successful applicant must have experience in:
- Successful leadership and management experience in a school;
- Teaching experience;
- Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning;
- Line management experience;
- Experience of contributing to staff development.
Applicants must have experience in leading teams in a senior, central or subject level and be qualified to Degree level and a PGCE or equivalent qualifications.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to work within our growing Trust.
Arranging a visit to Worle Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theplt.org.uk.
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