Vice Principal
The Ferns Primary Academy, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DAThis job expired on 4 July 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Asap
Closing date
4 July 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - 1 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Range L10 – L14 (£55,360 - £61,042 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Northern Education Trust is a not-for-profit education charity, operating within the North East and North West of England, and works with schools by invitation only. It was formed in 2012 and currently sponsors 22 Academies – 10 primary and 12 secondary – making it one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the North of England.All of the Trust’s primary schools are rated either Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, as are all the Trust’s secondary schools which have been inspected whilst sponsored by NET.
This an exciting opportunity for an
exceptional leader to work closely with the Principal to help shape the
continuous improvements required to ensure all our students have access to the
educational provision they deserve. You will join a friendly and supportive
team of professionals, contributing to regular networking meetings to enhance
collaborative working across the Trust.
This will be underpinned by our vision ‘We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for our children. By doing this, we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care’.
We are looking for a forward-thinking, hardworking and can-do leader who understands our vision of being ‘Outcomes Focussed, Child Centred’. You must have the passion, drive and commitment to continue the outstanding work already achieved, working in collaboration with the Trust family of schools.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- An opportunity to work within an inclusive and values driven organisation.
- Extensive support to develop your potential in this forward-thinking trust at an exciting time in our development.
- An opportunity to be part of a team of welcoming, dedicated and hardworking individuals.
- A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to over 180 courses via the National College.
Further details about the role
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience of leading a team on a whole school development area and can demonstrate your impact.
- Be an outstanding teacher.
- Have experience of working as a member of a senior leadership team and / or managing school improvement.
- Be able to lead, motivate and inspire others.
- Demonstrate clear, strategic thinking in managing the school to achieve its aims and vision.
- Be committed to, passionate about and inspirational in continuing to raise standards.
- Have high expectations of learners in all areas.
- Achieve high effective partnerships with staff, pupils, parents, academy council members and the community.
- Be enthusiastic, creative and innovative.
- Have proven skills to monitor evaluate and report on standards of attainment, learning and teaching, and data analysis.
- Have excellent organisational skills.
- Be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of our organisation.
- Have a proven track record of action planning and implementing for school development with evidence of impact.
- Have enthusiasm and sound common sense and are relentlessly positive.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
In order to apply for this position, please visit:
https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/156732?aisId=12&rmId=3351
For more information, please contact Chloe Edwards, Assistant HR Advisor, at c.edwards@northerneducationtrust.org.
Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 4th July 2023
Interviews: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Commitment to safeguarding
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About The Ferns Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 446 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Ferns Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- c.edwards@northerneducationtrust.org
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