Vice Principal

Vice Principal – Raising Attainment and Aspiration

Full Time

Salary Scale: Leadership L16-L20

We are seeking to appoint a Vice Principal for Raising Attainment and Aspiration to make a significant contribution to the development and direction of the Academy.

You will be an inspirational Leader and work with our colleagues to encourage aspiration and engagement in the courses and subjects offered.

The Vice Principal role, working closely with our Vice Principal for Standards, is critical to delivering the success of the Academy in achieving the best outcomes for all students across all key stages.

You will ensure the improvement of pupils’ attainment across the Academy. This role requires a post holder who is passionate about supporting the schools CPD offer and someone that will help drive a culture of collaboration across all curriculum areas.

We offer:

·      An opportunity to be part of an exceptional, fast developing organisation.

·      An opportunity to be part of a successful, highly strategic Leadership Team.

·      The perfect location: Weymouth is located on the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about improving outcomes for students.
• Be able to demonstrate the impact you have already made in your career
• Be committed to the highest achievement for all in every area of the Academy’s work.
• Be resilient to the challenges of school improvement.

What We have to Offer:

·      A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.

·      A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.

·      All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

·      Strong potential for career progression.

·      A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

·      An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

·      Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.

·      A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff. 

Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Mrs Murphy  HR Academy Lead at Rebecca.murphy@asa.weareauthentic.education

Authentic Education Group (AEG) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AEG secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AEG reserves the right to close applications early.

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Authentic Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search

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