Vice Principal

Bearsted Primary Academy is looking to appoint a Vice Principal to join the current Senior Leadership Team, contributing to their energy and vision to drive the school to achieve its full potential. Candidates should have experience as a senior leader, a history of being an outstanding class teacher and a strong subject leader.

The successful candidate will be:

• A highly effective Teacher
• A motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of all staff
• Confident, inspirational, able to communicate and deliver a clear vision for the school
• Committed to developing our children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance
• Approachable and willing to work with staff across the Trust and Governors to implement strategies to move the school forward
• Able to develop and establish excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders

In return we can offer:

• Excellent opportunities to develop your leadership skills within Bearsted Primary Academy and Leigh Academies Trust
• The opportunity to join an improving academy and make a difference to pupil progress and attainment with the support of a dedicated senior leadership team that is very supportive
• Opportunities to work closely with other Primary Leaders within Leigh Academies Trust to share best practice

Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.

On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Corina Moroianu (Office Manager) - corina.moroianu@bearstedprimaryacademy.org.uk

Visits to the academy are encouraged and will be hosted by Jane Tipple (Principal). Please ensure you offer Corina a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.

Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the SLT about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Corina (as above) in the first instance.

Closing date :Monday 6th May 2024

Shortlisting Date :Tuesday 7th May 2024

Interview date :Monday 13th May 2024

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) on amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk .

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.