Assistant Principal

3 weeks ago

Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form Full time

We are looking for an outstanding leader to join us as Assistant Principal, supporting the strategic and operational management, development and leadership of Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form, and ensuring the achievement of our ethos, aims and objectives.

About Us

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a unique sixth form, established to provide an outstanding vocational education and preparation for skills-based work or transition to university for students in Croydon and the surrounding boroughs.

Part of the Harris Federation, which runs highly successful primary and secondary academies across London, Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form caters for students who may not suit the traditional pathways at post-16. With small class sizes and strong pastoral support, we offer excellent, focused vocational options as well as the opportunity to take or resit GCSEs that students need to progress further – whether they choose to progress into a career or higher education. The academy also has a small Alternative Provision supporting students with a high level of need.

Our academy offers a choice of Construction, Health and Social Care, Business, Media, Science and Art along with resit opportunities in Maths and English Language GCSE for students choosing a vocational pathway, providing a curriculum that will challenge and inspire them to develop the skills and confidence they need to compete successfully for jobs in their chosen vocation.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

To create a true learning institution in the academy at all levelsTo play a major role in formulating the aims, objectives and shared vision of the academyTo lead the development and maintenance of a high quality positive learning environmentTo take full responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in your key area of responsibilityTo ensure high quality teaching across the academyTo work with colleagues to ensure data is used effectively and consistentlyTo work with the SLT to lead the assessment and reporting programmeTo support staff in making sure high quality intervention programmes are in placeTo support colleagues and subject leaders in developing schemes of learningWith the SLT, to develop strategies to enhance teachers' ability to learn and to develop advanced teaching skillsTo raise students' aspirations and achievementTo ensure the highest standards of achievement for all studentsTo ensure the entitlement of all students to have equal access to and participation in all aspects of the curriculum.To ensure the efficient and effective provision of cross curricular skills, knowledge and understandingTo identify and monitor successful learning outcomesTo monitor, review and evaluate teaching and learning and classroom practiceTo maintain an informed view of standards and of the quality of teaching across the academyTo challenge under-performance at all levels and throughout all departmentsTo establish, and maintain, the highest possible standards of behaviour, learning and attainmentTo demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set aspirational targetsTo act as a role model in the provision of high quality learning, teaching and assessmentTo coordinate the activities of staffTo lead and manage staff in an appropriate mannerTo assist in the implementation of effective procedures to support teachers who are underperformingTo maintain high morale amongst staff and set an example of professional standards and leadershipTo contribute to the recruitment, training, deployment and professional development of staffTo promote and sustain effective management of the Academy environmentTo provide information about the work and performance of staffTo chair meetingsQualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degreeExtensive teaching experienceOutstanding teaching practiceSuccessful management experience as Head of Department or member of the SLTExperience of writing department SEFExperience of lesson observations and giving feedbackExperience of improvement planningExperience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of successContribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculumExperience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the Governing Body to build consensus support and capacityProven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standardsA track record of success in leadership and managementNext Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

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