Vice Principal
The Spires College, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PEThis job expired on 6 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
6 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £64,143 - £70,744
Pay scale
- L18 – L22
Vice Principal job summary
We are seeking an inspiring, intelligent and ambitious leader to join our senior leadership team and to support the College’s ongoing success. We are looking to appoint a Vice Principal to lead on assessment and outcomes across the College.
Candidates will be capable, articulate and dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for young people in our school community. Above all else, they must be excellent teachers and act with integrity at all times. We are passionate about teaching and learning and would love to hear from you if you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives.
We offer:
- the opportunity to be part of a successful and supportive Senior Leadership Team;
- excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities towards headship;
- the opportunity to work to your own initiative whilst receiving ample guidance and support;
- the opportunity to engage in high quality leadership coaching;
- an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;
- a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.
The successful applicant will:
- be an excellent practitioner in the classroom;
- have a proven track record of school improvement at a senior level;
- have experience of leading teams and improving outcomes;
- have a strong understanding of assessment and its uses;
- have experience of using data to good effect;
- have proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others;
- have an up to date knowledge of the emerging issues in school leadership;
- be a committed, highly-competent, reflective and resilient individual;
- have a sense of humour and good interpersonal and communication skills.
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 School with a bilateral stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.
For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please see the attached brochure.
The closing date for applications is 3 pm on Thursday 6 October 2022.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 13 October and Friday 14 October 2022.
The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a School we are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
Commitment to safeguarding
The college is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.
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About The Spires College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1159 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Spires College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@thespirescollege.com
- Phone number
- 01803 400660
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 school with a bilateral selective stream.
The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a School we are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
The College is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Arranging a visit to The Spires College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@thespirescollege.com.
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