Vice Principal

VICE PRINCIPAL

Location: King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes, Great Schools Trust

Start Date: January 2025

Closing Date: Monday 14th October 2024

Interview Date: 17th October 2024

About Us

King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes is part of the Great Schools Trust, dedicated to providing an outstanding education for all students, developing future leaders and promoting a culture of excellence. We offer a values-driven, aspirational environment, where both staff and students are empowered to thrive and achieve their full potential.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Vice Principal to join our leadership team. This role is pivotal to shaping the future direction of King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes and ensuring that our students continue to receive the highest quality education.

As Vice Principal, you will work closely with the Principal to lead the strategic development of the academy, maintain high standards of teaching and learning, and promote our core values of integrity, determination, empathy, and respect. You will also lead on key areas of school improvement, ensuring outstanding outcomes for all students, particularly the most disadvantaged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Principal in all aspects of school leadership, including curriculum development, staff performance, and student progress.
• Lead and inspire teaching and support staff to ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the academy.
• Implement and monitor key strategic initiatives to drive school improvement and raise student achievement.
• Foster a culture of high expectations, with a focus on both academic success and character education.
• Work collaboratively with parents, the local community, and external agencies to further enhance the academy’s reputation and success.

What We Are Looking For:

• An experienced senior leader with a proven track record of success in school improvement and raising attainment.
• An individual committed to upholding and promoting the values of the Great Schools Trust and King's Leadership Academy.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to inspire and motivate both staff and students to reach their full potential.
• A passion for education and a relentless commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for every child.

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to work in a forward-thinking and values-driven academy within a highly successful trust.
• Access to high-quality professional development and career progression opportunities within the Great Schools Trust.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team committed to your success.
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of young people and the wider community.

How to Apply

Deadline for applications: Monday 14th October

Interviews: Thursday 17th October

Submit Applications to: Dominique Stead, HR Business Partner at recruitment@greatschoolstrust.com

The selection panel will short-list candidates based on the information given in the comprehensive application form. Applicants will be assessed against the criteria for the role and candidate profile.

King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes and the Great Schools Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer made to a successful candidate will be conditional upon relevant pre-employment checks as outlined in the full recruitment pack.