Vice Principal (Quality of Education and Standards-Secondary Lead)
Academy 360, Sunderland, SR4 9BAThis job expired on 16 May 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
16 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L19 to L23
What skills and experience we're looking for
Academy 360 is Sunderland’s first purpose-built all-through school, offering transformative education in a community that has experienced long term disadvantage and challenge. The Academy is a proud member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, an inclusive multi-academy trust which specialises in raising aspirations in disadvantaged communities in the North Eastof England. Whilst the Trust shares common values and some aspects of aligned practice/approach across its academies, each is a distinctive institution serving their unique community.
The Trustees are seeking to appoint an experienced leader to the newly created role of Vice Principal (Quality of Education and Standards – Secondary Lead) to start September 2024. This full-time role is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the new Principal, Mr David Amos, to provide leadership and direction in all aspects of secondary education and take the Academy into the next stage of its development as an inclusive, cross phase provider in Sunderland.
The successful candidate will have proven experience as an effective teacher and leader with a record of raising standards and experience of leading teaching and learning with proven impact of improved academic outcomes for students. Knowledge and experience of key stages 3 & 4 is essential, as is the ability to relate positively to all children to ensure that they develop as confident learners determined to achieve their potential.
They will be an individual withhigh expectations of all,ambitious for self and academy growth, brave in decision making and innovative in forging new paths. Our new Vice Principal will have a deep commitment to inclusion and community connection, as well as an in- depth knowledge and understanding of current secondary educational priorities.
To find out more about Academy 360, visit our website here:https://academy360.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/
What the school offers its staff
We want to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. As a Vice Principal you will benefit from the following:
- Bespoke induction, Leadershipand professional development
- Close working with our central Secondary School Improvement Team
- HSF Healthcare Cash Plan - claim back up to 50% of health expenses
- HSF Assist - free 24/7 GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Medical Information and Legal Advice.
- Employee Discount Scheme via Perkbox
- Generous Teachers Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme via NHS Fleet Solutions
- Laidlaw Foundation Funding – Additional funding from the Laidlaw Foundation means that teachers are recognised and financially rewarded for going above and beyond. Every child has access to a digital device so that you can use EdTech to enrich your teaching and reduce your marking time, and you can propose new and innovative teaching and learning ideas and apply to have them funded.
Commitment to safeguarding
Laidlaw Schools Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff. We are an equal opportunities employer that recruits on merit and we welcome applications from all members of the community.
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About Academy 360
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 893 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Academy 360 website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hannah.kiernan@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
At Academy 360 we have high expectations of all of our students, from EYFS to KS4, everyday. Our goal is to transform lives; supporting our students to overcome barriers, because we firmly believe that all young people can achieve their full potential. All of our staff aim to inspire students to learn and grow, with a ‘can do’ culture throughout the school.
All members of our school are expected to behave with dignity, courtesy and respect. We take pride in ensuring that our young people grow as independent and resilient citizens who are well-equipped with the skills they will need going forward in life and work.
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