Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L13 – 17
Vice Principal job summary
Drapers' Brookside Infant and Junior School - Vice Principal
Salary range: L13 – 17,
Post start date: September 2022
• Drapers’ Brookside Infant School – Group 2,240 children on roll
• Drapers’ Brookside Junior School – Group 2,240 children on roll
Drapers’ Brookside Infant and Junior Schools are oversubscribed schools who are at the heart of the local community we serve. We are seeking to appoint a positive, motivated and creative leader to join us from September 2022. The role is to work in close partnership with the Executive Principal to drive the strategic vision of our two schools, inspire children, parents, staff and the wider community and become a pivotal part of our strong team.
Founded in 2014, Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust aims to deliver to local families an excellent education and create new opportunities for our pupils. We are a small family of five schools supported by proactive Sponsors and an effective central team.
Successful applicants will be experienced leaders who can demonstrate sustained, quantifiable impact and a proven track record of raising achievement. Above all, we are seeking someone who is proactive, can contribute fresh ideas, is collaborative, confident, and who tackles challenges effectively.
As part of the team at Drapers’ Brookside Infant and Junior Schools you can expect a supportive culture and a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
We are proud of our schools; we have confidence and trust in our staff, and encourage a close, collaborative relationship with our MAT and wider school community.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a hardworking and dedicated leader that has high expectations and a desire to drive forward improvements at all levels;
• Will work closely in partnership with the Executive Principal to provide clear strategic direction, embed best practice and research to strengthen pedagogy and drive improvement;
• Demonstrates and models a clear understanding of what constitutes effective teaching and learning, and has the ability to lead staff by example;
• Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of the curriculum;
• Demonstrates excellent management, interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Supports teams in working together to raise levels of achievement and attainment for all children;
• Inspires and motivates staff, parents, carers and children;
• Shows commitment to equality of opportunity for all learners, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to access an education that supports them to make the best possible progress;
• Has emotional intelligence and a sense of humour, even when under pressure
Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To book a visit, please contact Jill Cook, Office Manager) – jcook@drapersbrookside.com or telephone 01708 371331 ext 6125601.
Find out more about the Drapers’ Multi Academy Trust https://www.drapers-schools.com/41/why-work-for-drapers-multi-academy-trust
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.
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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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