Assistant Principal - Classroom Practice

About this Role

Ormiston Horizon Academy is a successful and ambitious 11-16 secondary academy at the heart of our community, with £23 million facilities which are second-to-none. We continually strive to improve and be the best that we can be, and we encourage our staff to do the same, giving them access to frequent and exciting development opportunities. 

The role of Assistant Principal (AP) is a vital one for the Academy. It is a strategic leadership role where the AP leads on a significant aspect of the Academy, with others, to ensure it impacts positively on Inclusion across the academy.

The purpose and key areas of the role include, but are not limited to, those listed below.

Role Purpose:

• To lead and develop all aspects of Classroom Practice across the academy to ensure all students have an outstanding Quality of Education.
• Working closely with VP, ensure that the implementation phase of the curriculum is being executed appropriately by all staff.
• To lead the Early Career Pathway programme across the academy, working closely with the Trust and other local providers.
• To provide high quality support to Directors of Faculty through the academy line management system.

Key Areas: 

• To ensure teaching across the academy is consistently good and supports all students to gain good outcomes.
• To ensure effective classroom practice is in place.
• To develop the academy's T&L policy. 
• In conjunction with the VP, quality assure the Quality of Education across the academy. 

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work with the Principal to: 

• Lead outstanding Quality of Education
• develop yourself and others
• manage the Academy,
• secure accountability
• & strengthen the community

We can offer you: 

• An open, inclusive and supportive working environment
• A culture which supports work-life balance
• Outstanding CPD provision and access to development and progression opportunities
• Dedicated and enthusiastic students
• Passionate, creative and supportive staff team 
• Outstanding state-of-the-art facilities  

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social, and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust.

Ormiston Academies Trust is an ethical sponsor, committed to improving the life chances of young people. We share their vision for all young people to have the highest academic, social and practical skills to allow them to lead a fulfilling life.

All interested candidates should refer to the job description attached before applying. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – please email ncolclough@horizonoat.co.uk if you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit.

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Ormiston Horizon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here.