Assistant Principal

**Summary**
We are looking to appoint a senior leader, to assist the Principal and Vice Principals in the strategic and operational management, development and leadership of the Academy and ensure the achievement of our ethos, aims and objectives within the context of the Academy’s strategic and development plans.

They will also be in charge of a range of responsibilities within the Academy and to develop, maintain and operate appropriate systems for quality assurance in all aspects of our operations.

**About Us**
At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ‘’Achievement is Success’’ and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people.

We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future.

**Main Areas of Responsibility**
Areas of responsibility will include:

- To create a true learning institution in the academy at all levels.
- To play a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the academy; in establishing the policies through which they will be achieved and in monitoring progress towards their achievement;
- Lead on and develop the shared vision for the academy;
- Leading the development and maintenance of a high-quality positive learning environment to raise standards;
- To take full responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in your key area of responsibility.
- To ensure high quality teaching across the academy and particularly in your key areas by monitoring students’ work and teachers’ planning.
- To work with colleagues to ensure data is used effectively and consistently across the academy.
- To work with the SLT to lead the academy’s assessment and reporting programme.
- To support staff in making sure high quality intervention programmes are in place when underachievement is identified.
- With the SLT, to develop strategies to enhance teachers’ ability to learn and to develop advanced teaching skills in the academy workforce.
- Raise students’ aspirations and achievement through personalising learning.
- To ensure the highest standards of achievement for all students, through high expectations and well-balanced curriculum.
- Ensure the entitlement of all students to have equal access to and participation in all aspects of the curriculum.
- Ensuring the efficient and effective provision of cross curricular skills, knowledge and understanding by engaging staff in all areas of learning.
- Identifying what are successful learning outcomes and then monitoring students’ progress, continuity and progression.
- Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice and promote improvement strategies.
- Monitoring, reviewing and evaluating teaching and learning through regular classroom observation.
- To maintain an informed view of standards and of the quality of teaching across the academy by monitoring student’s learning and teacher’s planning and delivery.
- Challenge under-performance at all levels and throughout all departments ensuring effective corrective action and follow-up.
- To establish, and maintain, the highest possible standards of behaviour, learning and attainment.
- Demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set aspirational targets for the whole Academy community.
- Acting as a role model in the provision of high-quality learning, teaching and assessment.
- Coordinating the activities of staff including teaching and learning strategies, curriculum development and effective use of resources.
- To lead and manage staff in an appropriate manner, offering support, encouragement, guidance and advice to ensure effective policy in practice.
- To assist in the implementation of effective procedures to support teachers who are underperforming, responding to the outcomes of this support as appropriate.
- To maintain high morale amongst staff and set an example of professional standards and leadership.
- To contribute to the recruitment, training, deployment and professional development of staff as appropriate.
- To promote and sustain effective management of the Academy environment, its site and buildings.
- To provide information about the work and performance of staff, where this is relevant to their future employment at the academy or elsewhere.
- To chair meetings, as appropriate to specific roles, ensuring effective consultation, delegation of responsibility and successful implementation of outcomes.

**Qualifications & Experience** Qualifications**
- QTS (or equivalent)
- Degree or equivalent

**Experience**
- Extensive t