Vice Principal

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Hours: 32.5

Start Date: Jan 2025

Firth Park Academy are looking to appoint a Vice Principal to join our academy in January 2025 on a full time, permanent basis

Firth Park Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community we serve. With just under 1200 students, we are amongst the largest schools in Sheffield. At Firth Park Academy, we are clear about our vision; students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. We deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.

As Vice Principal, you will be an integral part of the senior leadership team, responsible to the executive principal and the head of school. You will be a talented, tenacious and creative leader who will add further capacity to our existing team. We are committed to providing the highest academic standards which challenge pupils to achieve their very best whilst ensuring a school ethos that is inclusive and fair. We actively welcome applications from Senior Leaders aspiring to their next step, as well as from current Vice Principals looking to further develop their career with a view to moving into headship.

If you are the person we are looking for, you will be able to demonstrate:

Significant experience driving performance improvements in a teaching and learning role or the ability to do thisAn ability to think and act strategically with sensitivity to organisational and wider political priorities to deliver high-quality outcomesAn ability to use data effectively and present views and opinions in discussion which contribute to positive outcomes, including the ability to challenge, give feedback and accept feedback constructivelyA proven track record of effective people, resource and financial managementThe ability to demonstrate high expectations and to instill these in others **Visits to the school are welcome and these can be arranged by contacting the operations manager directly on Visits will be welcome from w/b 9 September 2024**

About Academies Enterprise Trust

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.

AET Staff Benefits

Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme

Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes

Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

The role is due to commence: Jan 2025

Closing date: 19th September

Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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