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Vice Principal

Sheffield Park Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1SN

This job expired on 13 December 2022 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  13 December 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 December 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Excellent package for an outstanding appointee

Vice Principal job summary

About the Role:

Sheffield Park Academy is delighted to advertise the post of Vice Principal to complement our current Senior Leadership Team. We are seeking high calibre individuals with Leadership experience who wish to play a key role in the further development of our school.

We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school on a journey to outstanding, with a growing sixth form and a diverse range of students. If you are a resilient and dynamic leader with exceedingly high expectations, a can-do attitude and a proven track record of raising achievement and effecting cultural change at departmental, year group or whole school level then you are encouraged to apply. Working alongside an experienced senior team and a Principal with a track record of rapid school improvement in a variety of contexts, this would suit an ambitious individual with a competitive drive for excellence. We are seeking a strong individual who will establish a true presence within the academy and become a focal point of the existing Senior Leadership team. This role would suit a candidate aiming for headship in the next 2 to 3 years.

As Vice Principal you will join a team responsible for leading the academy in its school improvement priorities. You will work with the Principal to help drive forward improvements to develop the academy staff, students and the wider community. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of driving up standards at the academy, ensuring an outstanding provision and outcome for every student.

There is potentially more than one vacancy available so the specific responsibilities of the role would be dependent on the skill set of the successful candidate. We would welcome candidates with pastoral experience and/or raising achievement of Pupil Premium students or curriculum experience.

You will do this whilst ensuring that the academy maintains an inclusive ethos where everyone can aspire, grow, learn and achieve together. The academy will make these continued improvements with a commitment to raising standards through excellence in teaching and learning.

This will require a senior leader who will have:

• A proven track record of success in your current remit, evidenced by outstanding student outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to lead effectively and work as part of a team.
• A strategic vision and proven ability to make things happen.
• High quality organisational and management skills.
• Personal qualities to inspire, motivate, support and challenge others.
• The ability to raise the aspirations of our students and staff.

In return you will:

• Have the chance to shape the future of the academy.
• Be given opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.
• Be able to use your creative ability to make the academy’s vision a reality.

We will offer you:

• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Talented, supportive and innovative staff and students.
• The opportunity to work with an established Senior Leadership Team.
• Training and development opportunities from across the UL nationwide network of schools.

If you have the drive and vision to help take us to the next level, then we look forward to hearing from you. This post is for an Easter 2023 start. Conversations with the Principal are welcomed and would be treated in confidence.

Contact:

Please click ‘apply’ to complete our online application form, CVs are not accepted. If you have any queries regarding this role please email hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk The closing date for this post is 12pm on Tuesday 13th December 2022. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 14th December 2022. Applicants are encouraged to speak to the Principal before applying, to organise a call, please email Louise Goddard, PA at louise.goddard@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

Commitment to safeguarding

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

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About Sheffield Park Academy

• School type: Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Sheffield Park Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sheffield-park-academy (opens in new tab)

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