Assistant Principal

4 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED Full time

Assistant Principal (Behaviour, Culture and Pastoral Care)
Location: London
Salary: Leadership 12-16
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 31st December 2024

About our client

They are a lively co-educational, multi ethnic academy based in North London. Their students are highly aspirational, engaging, interesting and key learners.

Their school motto is: Inspire to Excel

The motto is transmitted through staff and governors helping their students to develop their capacity and potential to exceed in their academic and social skills development in an engaging and safe learning environment.

Character education i.e. the qualities of tolerance, optimism, perseverance, respect, integrity, resilience, confidence, community spirit, self-discipline and courtesy prepares their students for life beyond school. They are clear that these qualities are essential for a successful and productive life as an active citizen now and in the future.

The academy is committed to helping young people develop such qualities as they underpin our belief that the role of a school – together all families and the wider community – is to support the development of well-rounded young adults.

The Governors and staff work hard to ensure that the students receive an outstanding educational experience, which will open doors and pathways once they leave the school at 16.

Overall purpose of the role:

The Assistant Principal will play a vital role as a member of the School’s SLT, strategically leading all aspect of culture, including line managing key staff, as well as being a key contributor the rest of the work of the school. The successful candidate will have the skills to contribute to the development of teaching, learning and assessment at the academy, demonstrating a thorough and current knowledge of theory and practice as well as an understanding of evidence-based research and coaching.

Essential Criteria

Education:

  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Recent and Relevant CPD
  • Qualified to degree level or above

Experience:

  • Substantial school leadership experience
  • Successful experience of teaching at key stages 3 and 4
  • Track record of raising standards in or across departments / school
  • Understanding of what outstanding teaching practice looks like

Knowledge and understanding:

  • An excellent understanding of strategies to develop effective personal development, culture and ethos with both staff and students
  • Deep knowledge of what constitutes effective teaching and learning
  • Experience of using a range of tools and evidence, including data, to evaluate the effectiveness of learning and teaching, challenge underperformance, and target issues.
  • Knowledge of current educational policy and initiatives
  • Demonstrable professionalism and sense of responsibility.

Skills:

  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Ability to evaluate the quality of pupils’ progress using a range of evidence
  • Proven ability to coach and mentor colleagues effectively
  • Good organisational skills
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Proven ability to establish productive and collaborative working relationships with staff
  • Excellent management skills e.g. an ability to lead a team, motivate others, effectively develop staff, hold staff to account
  • Proven ability to establish productive professional relationships with children, and parents
  • Resilience to manage one’s own work pressure and to capacity to manage effectively the work of others
  • Willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge and ability to encourage others to follow suit

Key benefits of working for them:

Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for our client is the right choice for you:

  • 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 their 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, your spot is covered.
  • Good local transport links – Local train and bus links.
  • 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? Earn rewards by bringing them on board


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