Assistant Principal - Hastings, United Kingdom - Ark Alexandra Academy

Ark Alexandra Academy

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Hastings, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ark Alexandra Academy

Assistant Principal - English

Reports to:
Vice Principal

Start date:
September 2023, or earlier if possible

Location:
Hastings, East Sussex

Salary:

Ark Outside London Leadership Scale:
Points £58,962- £65,172) + Potential relocation package worth up to £5,000

Contract:
Permanent, full-time

Closing date:
Monday 20th March 2023, 9am

Final Interview:
Monday 27th March (or to be arranged as suitable)

This is a unique opportunity to lead a large department within a rapidly improving school and join a Senior Leadership Team who are hardworking, committed and truly believe in the success of their pupils.

Alongside the support of an exceptional team, you will have the resources necessary to bring about real change and impact the lives of your students.

This is a unique opportunity to not only lead on our English Language and Literacy curriculum but to also lead on our Reading Strategy.

As part of the Ark network, you will have access to high quality training and development, and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the regions.

To help you gain experience in all aspects of school leadership and prepare for future career development, alongside your responsibility in leading the English department, the exact role and specific responsibilities of the Assistant Principal will be agreed annually in discussion with you.

Our School:

A popular school, Ark Alexandra is growing from a 10 to 12 form entry this year, working across a split site, which brings with it unique opportunities for growth and development.

At its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, Leadership & Management, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development and Sixth Form were all judged to be Good.

Ark Alexandra works closely with our feeder primary schools, Ark Blacklands, Ark Little Ridge and Ark Castledown, all of which have exceptional leadership graded as Outstanding by Ofsted.

What we offer:

Salary higher than the national pay scales
Twice as many training days as standard and networkwide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
Coaching for every teacher
Protected coplanning time
Access to the highquality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as NPQSL
Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
Have the commitment, skills and character required to build a successful department
Share the Ark Alexandra Academy vision and be aligned with the six pillars underpinning it
Is a great teacher themselves. We are looking for a leader who really knows what great learning looks like in the classroom and how to achieve it.

How to apply:

Monday 20

th

March.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants._
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Nondisclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred._