Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning

Thomas Middlecott Academy is now recruiting for an Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning to work as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

This role could be your next career opportunity.

Applicants are required to be driven, motivated and enthusiastic to provide the very best provision for our students.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

• Member of the Senior Leadership Team and work as part of the team, supporting all team members.
• Contribute to all aspects of Senior Leadership Team responsibilities.
• Ensure that outstanding teaching and learning, based on a knowledge rich curriculum is the primary objective for all teachers.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to promote an orderly, caring learning environment for students and staff, and to work with staff, parents and the community to achieve this.
• Promote and drive forwards a knowledge rich curriculum for all students working alongside DRET Subject Leads.
• Promote actively and comply with the Academy’s policies
• Lead and participate in the development of teaching and learning strategies
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching, and standards of learning and achievement of all students, including those supported through enhanced resources, in order to set and meet ambitious targets for improvement.
• Lead, motivate, support, challenge and develop staff to secure improvement in teaching, learning and outcomes.
• Lead CPD for all staff, including INSET utilising the Trust’s CPD programmes and external leadership programmes.

Full time Leadership hours ( 52 weeks ) Permanent Role

About our Academy

At Thomas Middlecott Academy, we pursue excellence for our students in all areas of school life and are driven by our five values: kindness, ambition, aspirations, courage, and respect.

At Thomas Middlecott Academy we have high expectations for everyone. Our warm: strict approach to culture means that staff and students can develop positive relationships in an environment that is underpinned by mutual respect. This not only ensures our classrooms are places of learning, but also enables our students to develop effective habits of success so that they can fulfil any personal or professional aspiration they may have beyond Year 11.

Salary & Benefits

• L11 - FTE £73,255 per annum
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Benefits Platform
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Proven success in a leadership role within a secondary educational setting
• Evidenced experience of working with data sets
• Very strong track record of professional development
• Leadership experience with evidence of successful project / system management
• Experience of leading and motivating a team to improve standards and outcomes
• Links with the community and external agencies
• Improving teaching and learning
• Proven track record of securing positive outcomes for students
• Experience of secondary school curriculum planning
• Experience of developing and implementing quality assurance practices
• Successful experience of leading and delivering CPD

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click 'here'

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.