Assistant Principal of Culture and Safeguarding

Job description

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

19 Police Street Darwen,

BB3 1AF

**Job Title**: Assistant Principal of Culture and Safeguarding

**Grade/Salary**: SCP 39- 43 £48,731 - £52805 / L1 - L3 £49,781 - £52,301

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Contract Terms**: Full Time

**Closing Date**: 27th January 2025

**Required From**: 1st May 2025

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**About the Role**

**Transform Leadership. Impact Lives. Lead Change.**

We are seeking a dynamic **Assistant Principal** to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the charge in fostering a culture of excellence and safeguarding. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ academic and personal growth.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Lead Culture & Safeguarding**: Drive rapid improvement in school culture and safeguarding practices through inspiring leadership and clear communication.
- **Collaborative Leadership**: Work closely with Senior Leadership, middle leaders, pastoral teams, SEND, and tutors to promote high standards of behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding.
- **Academic Excellence**: Ensure improved academic outcomes and sector-leading destinations for our students.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- A proven leader with a commitment to educational excellence.
- Expertise in safeguarding, behaviour management, and personal development.
- Ability to drive change and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
- Strong communication and strategic thinking skills.

**About the School**:
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is a 13-19 Mainstream Studio School based in Darwen, Lancashire, specialising in Creative/Technical Digital Technologies andCare Sector.

We are currently ranked as the number one performing college for progress at KS5 in the borough and within a 132km radius. We have recently received an OFSTED rating of Good in all areas during a September 2021 inspection.

**Disclaimer**:
**Key Benefits of working for Aldridge Education**

**Join the Aldridge Education Family**

Looking for a fulfilling career with great benefits? Here's why working for **Aldridge Education**is the right choice for you:

- **Aldridge Benefits Scheme in Partnership with Sodexo**- Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you
- **Cycle to Work Scheme** - Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.
- **Employee Assistance Programme - Your well-being matters Access free, confidential support whenever you**need it.
- **Flexible Working Opportunities** - Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
- **Free On-Site Parking -**No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered.
- **Good local transport links**- Local train and bus links
- **Staff Recognition** - Aldridge Appreciates
- **Generous Annual Leave** - Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years
- **Pension Schemes** - Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- **Refer a Friend Scheme** - Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board

**Operating Norms**
We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.
Our agreed operating norms are as follows:

- We are Aldridge Education
- The standard is excellence
- We champion equality
- We’re in the work together
- We behave with integrity
- We lead by example
- We use time well

**References**

**Safeguarding Statement**:
Aldridge Education is committed to working together to safeguard pupils and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means standard and enhanced DBS checks will now always show all unspent records, including youth conditional cautions, meaning some previously unrecorded details will now be disclosed.

**Equal Opportunities**
To know and adhere to Aldridge Education equal opportunities policy and equalities legislation and implement in relation to job responsibilities in employment and service delivery.

**Job details**:
Job reference

REQ03670

Date posted

24/01/2025

Application closing date

27/01/2025

Location

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Salary

SCP 39- 43 £48,731 - £52805 / L1 - L3 £49,781 - £52,301

Package

Permanent

Contractual hours

Blank

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Schools