Principal

3 weeks ago

Salford, Salford, United Kingdom EdStart Schools Full time

Role Title: Principal

Reports to: Executive Leadership Team

Salary: from £60,000 based on experience

Purpose of the Role:

The Principal will provide dynamic leadership and management across all EdStart Schools, enhancing the professional efforts of educators by overseeing learning activities in accordance with established guidelines and school policies. The aim is to ensure that EdStart Schools deliver exceptional educational services and achieve optimal outcomes for students while fostering a spirit of unity and collaboration among the institutions.

The three schools in Bolton serve students with diverse Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. The selected candidate will oversee all three locations, with support from the Senior Management Team, Executive Leadership, and local Heads of School.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

- Instill a shared vision across all schools, ensuring clarity among staff and parents.

- Formulate and assess the strategic plan of the organization, aligning key objectives with school improvement initiatives.

- Evaluate the progress of improvement strategies and self-assessment documents, providing necessary challenges to maintain focus on strategic goals.

- Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders and the broader community.

Organizational Management

- Supervise senior leaders, offering constructive support and challenges to ensure optimal student outcomes.

- Conduct performance evaluations in accordance with company protocols.

- Assist in managing the organization’s budget and resources effectively.

- Aid in the development and execution of school-wide policies.

- Allocate financial resources judiciously and efficiently.

- Foster and retain high-caliber staff through effective professional development and performance assessments.

- Establish transparent communication channels with all stakeholders.

- Monitor staff wellbeing and workload, implementing strategies to promote a healthy work environment.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and statutory obligations.

- Safeguard the welfare of staff and students through effective safeguarding measures.

- Collaborate successfully with other educational institutions and external organizations.

- Maintain productive relationships with fellow professionals to enhance educational outcomes for all students.

Teaching and Learning

- Design and implement a comprehensive curriculum that meets statutory requirements.

- Ensure high-quality teaching across all subjects and educational phases, grounded in evidence-based practices.

- Set ambitious expectations for all students, including those with SEN and Disabilities, promoting an inclusive environment that allows all students to engage with the curriculum.

- Cultivate curriculum leadership by developing subject leaders with expertise and access to professional networks.

- Encourage a collaborative culture where best practices are shared to achieve the best outcomes for students.

- Ensure that valid and reliable methods are employed to assess students' understanding of the curriculum.

Note: This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position at the time of preparation. Duties may evolve over time without altering the overall character of the role or the level of responsibility involved. Job descriptions will be reviewed annually by the governing body and may be modified following appropriate consultation.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

- Qualified teacher status.

- Degree.

- National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) is advantageous.

- National SENCo qualification is desirable.

Experience

- Proven leadership and management experience in a secondary educational setting.

- Comprehensive understanding of independent school standards.

- Secondary teaching experience.

- Engagement in school self-evaluation and development planning.

- Demonstrated success in line management and staff development.

Skills and Knowledge

- Proficient in data analysis, with the ability to utilize data for target setting and identifying areas for improvement.

- Knowledge of high-quality teaching practices based on evidence, with the capability to model and support others in enhancing their teaching.

- Understanding of curriculum development.

- Familiarity with school finances and financial management.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to articulate a vision and inspire others.

- Capacity to build effective working relationships.

Personal Qualities

- Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all students and promoting the ethos and values of the organization.

- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.

- Dedication to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

- Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position.

Our Values

Our primary organizational value is 'Progression', alongside 'Humanity', 'Togetherness', and 'Compassion'.

EdStart Specialist Education is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

We are a leading provider of SEN and Alternative Education, with multiple schools across Greater Manchester and the Wirral, catering to young people facing various social, emotional, and physical barriers to learning.

Our Mission

Our mission is to elevate and inspire every child and young person we engage with. Upholding our core values of 'Humanity', 'Togetherness', and 'Compassion', we strive to enhance the 'Progression', welfare, and wellbeing of everyone at EdStart Schools, including our team, stakeholders, and, most importantly, our students. We provide a challenging curriculum delivered in a nurturing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment tailored to individual learning differences.

Our Team

We benefit from one of the UK's fastest-growing, most experienced SEN and Alternative Provision teams, consisting of teachers, subject specialists, teaching assistants, administrative staff, and non-teaching personnel, all dedicated to a common goal: creating capable young individuals with the same learning and life potential as their peers in mainstream education.

EdStart Specialist Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

We will conduct an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

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