Assistant Principal - Normanton, United Kingdom - Outwood Grange Academies Trust

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As Assistant Principal you will be part of the core Senior Leadership Team.

You will work to strengthen the quality of education across our school by implementing Trust-wide and school specific approaches to curriculum development.


You will have excellent leadership qualities and possess the energy and enthusiasm which is necessary to drive forward rapid and on-going developments, achieving the best possible outcomes for all of our students.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic individual, who will help to shape the future of the Academy.

Applications are invited from strategic thinkers who wish to develop their career within a fast-moving environment and who have:

  • A proven record of successful leadership at senior or middle level.
  • Excellence in the classroom, leading and development of colleagues at all levels
  • Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with the whole academy
  • A clear understanding and the capacity to develop and promote the academy vision.
  • The interpersonal skills necessary to inspire others to ensure whole school commitment and enthusiasm.
  • Work alongside the principal and vice principals, to ensure the safeguarding of all pupils, and that the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff is promoted and maintained at all times
Our single goal is "Students First" and you will be joining a strong team of professionals working to this sole aim


With a holistic view of education, we aim to create a safe and secure learning community that encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles and empowers students to pursue career pathways they will find stimulating and deeply rewarding.


Job Description:

Person Specification

Closing date: 24th April 2023 at 9.00am

Interview:
W/C 24 th April 2023


OGAT are proud to be a part of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) hosting its North and East campus as Outwood Academy Redcar and Outwood Academy Adwick.

The NIoT identifies best practice in education, in order to develop cutting-edge, evidence-based teacher training and professional development programmes.

OGAT colleagues will benefit from the work of the institute, which draws on the expertise of some of the most outstanding school leaders in education today.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early.

Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.


The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and successful organisation.

The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression.

About Us

Outwood Academy Freeston became part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust on 1st May 2018.

The Academy is in the heart of Normanton, which is a small town and part of the City of Wakefield.


It is a mixed school for both girls and boys ages We are an increasingly popular choice of secondary school for families in the local area.

Outwood Academy Freeston is renowned for the caring ethos that pervades the work of the staff and its students. Visitors always comment on our warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

This academy is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and expects the same for its staff and volunteers.

Our academy has a strong connection to its history with the Freeston Foundation who continue to support the academy, its students and the community.


Outwood Academy Freeston, places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning and increased attainment.


The aim of all at Outwood Academy Freeston is to provide our students with the knowledge, skills and understanding that they will need in order for them to realise their ambitions, pursue their chosen pathways and to make valuable contributions to society.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?

Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level


We also offer:
Your starting salary plus annual inflation linked increases. The starting salary will be dependent on experience.

We follow the principles of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document

You will be automatically enrolled into the generous Teachers' Pension Scheme

Pay progression happens automatically on the anniversary of the target period appropriate to your role

Flexible family friendly policies from day one

We have our own Workload Charter and are committed to ensuring that Teachers' workloads are manageable

All teachers receive an allotted minimum of two hours CPD each week

Access to centralised resources to support with lesson planning and reducing workload

Comprehensive induction and training process

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