Assistant Principal

THE ROLE

This is a superb and exciting opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and resilient Assistant Principal - Pastoral to join Phoenix Academy's Senior Leadership Team.

As a member of the leadership team, the Assistant Principal (KS4 Pastoral) is responsible for overseeing the effective running of the school and ensuring that the highest academic and professional standards are maintained at all times.

WHO WE ARE

Phoenix Academy is a flourishing mixed, non-selective secondary school and sixth form based in Shepherd's Bush, London, admitting students from the ages of 11 to 18.

We are part of Future Academies, a Multi-Academy Trust which includes ten schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. We are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum, our school motto is Libertas per cultum (Freedom through education), and in our strong emphasis on raising young people's aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society.

THE BENEFITS The chance to make a difference to children's and young people's lives. Future Academies is of the belief that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich and child-centric approach: our teachers can therefore make a dramatic impact on the lives of these children. Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers and support staff can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust's Curriculum Centre, where our in-house textbooks are produced. Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities. Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals. HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post of Assistant Principal - Pastoral at Phoenix Academy, please click on the Apply button to complete an application form.

Closing date: 15th March 2024.

Phoenix Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role.

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