Assistant Principal - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - The Alpha Academies Trust

The Alpha Academies Trust

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Ms J Schofield | Required: As Soon as Possible or Easter start date | Assistant Principal (SEND) | L12 to L16, Actual Salary (£61,882 - £68,400)

This is a rare opportunity To be responsible for SEND as an area of focus and champion those young people whilst developing staff pedagogy at leadership level is not a role that comes up often Why? Because once you have a role like this you won't want to let go of it Are you an aspiring Assistant Principal? Have you mastered the art of being a SENCO and want to take this to the next level? Have you been working within leadership already, can show impact and want to develop your skills in this setting? Have you got something special to offer this team? The successful applicant must be able to contribute as an outstanding teacher to both pupil outcomes and teacher development, because we want the best practitioners in our classrooms.

- motivated, dynamic, have good personal management skills & good relationships and the ability to work collaboratively both within the Academy and with partner schools. This role isn't for anybody that isn't ready to walk the walk. We are looking for someone solution focused, self-managing, creative, inspiring, organised and willing to give those children the absolute best. Alpha Academies Trust are committed to a programme of Leadership development to secure the best leaders and ensure succession of leaders within our Trust schools.

Alpha Academies Trust sets a very clear vision for all of its educational providers: to champion the life chances of learners in the community it serves.

This vision is systematically implemented in The Discovery Academy.

At the Discovery Academy our purpose is that we are committed to "delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson, every day that overcomes inequality and allows every student to achieve success".

As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensure high expectations, positive relationships, and support for all students.

We believe having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.

The Academy boasts outstanding facilities, a state-of-the-art learning environment and was judged 'Good' following an inspection by Ofsted in January 2019.

Our growth programme includes a £4.5 million additional teaching facility.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, three Primary Schools and a Central Office team.

The Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 26.2%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and 30% at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and Cyclescheme.

Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching.

This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post:
Wednesday 7th February 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date:
Week commencing Monday 19th February 2024

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£61,882.00-£68,400.00 per year

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