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
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 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
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and well being of our pupils.
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About The Ferns Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 457 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
The Ferns Primary Academy – Class Teacher
Post: Class Teacher
Contract Type Permanent
Salary Range: M1 – UPS3 (£30,000 - £46,525 FTE)
Working Type: Full Time
Base: The Ferns Primary Academy, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DA
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.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 21 academies; 11 secondary and 10 primaries across the North of England in eleven Local Authority regions.
Are you ready to transform outcomes and raise standards in a dynamic, inspirational primary academy?
Northern Education Trust – The Ferns Primary Academy would like to present you with a truly exceptional opportunity to play a key role in shaping the provision of primary education and lifelong learning prospects within our ambitious and thriving academy.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, energetic, dynamic and ambitious practitioner.
The Ferns Primary Academy is an inclusive school. We strive to provide an educational experience which focuses upon academic success, enjoyment and participation and engenders a sense of community and belonging.
The Ferns Primary Academy is part of Northern Education Trust, a nationally recognised and trusted multi academy trust with vast experience of school improvement.
The successful candidate will:
• Be an inspirational teacher with high expectations of learning and behaviour
• Have a proven ability in generating high levels of achievement
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and committed to working as part of a team
What you can expect from us:
• Students with a thirst for learning and success.
• Excellent opportunities for your professional development with access to a specifically tailored CPD package. You will receive the highest standard of induction and CPD support.
• Friendly and supportive colleagues who go the extra mile in a well-resourced academy.
The Ferns is part of Northern Education Trust group of Academies. It is a friendly, vibrant and lively place where our children are enthusiastic learners, well-motivated and encouraged to think for themselves. They have the potential to be the best learners in the world, so we need a staff team who can provide them with the world class education they deserve.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/172549?aisId=12&rmId=3361
Visits to the school are welcomed; please contact Katie Cummins (PA to the Principal) on k.cummins@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: 22nd April 2024 at 12 noon
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