**Assistant Principal - Quality of Education**
**Permanent, Full Time**
**L10 - L14**

The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit an Assistant Principal to join our leadership team at The King Alfred School - an Academy (TKASA) from 17 April 2023. We need an exceptional leader with the ability, passion and enthusiasm to develop, promote and support the vision and direction of the school enabling it to build success through high quality education for all.

TKASA is a school with a long history of providing education for the children of Highbridge, Burnham on Sea and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on ensuring that every child achieves their potential, both academically and socially during their time with us. We are a school at the heart of our community and we believe that it is our role to develop the next generation into successful citizens.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and inspirational and talented leader to join a thriving school, growing Trust and work with students who deserve the very best.

**To be considered for this role you should have**:

- A deep commitment to the education, safeguarding and well-being of children and young people;
- Educated to degree level and QTS;
- Extensive experience working across the secondary age range;
- Exceptional knowledge of secondary education and how children learn;
- Passion for quality curriculum design leading to positive outcomes for all children;
- Proven ability to lead effectively ensuring that everyone is encouraged to excel;
- Excellent communication skills.

For an informal discussion and to arrange a visit to look around the school please contact Sally-Anne Herrington, Principal’s PA, via the School office on 01278 784881.

**To tempt you further, we can offer**:

- A very friendly school community;
- Dedicated and supportive colleagues;
- Excellent opportunities for your continued professional development;
- The opportunity to be part of our fantastic Multi-Academy Trust - The Priory Learning Trust;
- Attractive and well-resourced learning environments.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- CPD opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Highly competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
- Discounted gym membership at our Academies
- Discounted Nursery fees at our Academy pre schools
- Pension Scheme
- Flu Jabs
- Generous annual leave entitlement for all year round staff
- Amazing career progression and opportunities
- Regular social events
- Employee Benefits Platform
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health Care Plan - Health Shield

**About The Priory Learning Trust**:
TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people.

**Nathan Jenkins, CEO**

For further information on the benefits of working with The Priory Learning Trust, please see the relevant pageon our Careers Hub.

**The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.**

**All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.**

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

**Closing date: 25 January 2023**
**Proposed Interview date: Week Commencing 30 January 2023**
**Proposed Start Date: 17 April 2023**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £55,360.00-£61,042.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Store discount