Assistant Principal (Preference for Safeguarding and Pastoral leadership experience)

Due to promotion and expansion of the leadership team, we are looking for a talented leader who will provide additional capacity to the Leadership Team at Grace Academy.

The role of the Assistant Principal is key in the future development and success of the school and we want an Assistant Principal who is willing to make their mark. 

Our ideal candidate will be:

●       Dynamic

●       Positive

●       Driven

●       Team player

●       Relentless in your approach to raising standards

●       An excellent classroom practitioner

●       Able to inspire and empower others

This involves the leadership and support of staff as well as the management, organisation and administration of a significant area of the Academy Development Plan. This will be dependent upon the candidate’s skills and talents. The Assistant Principal has a duty to promote high quality in all aspects of the work of the team by maintaining high standards of achievement and ensuring that all students fulfil their potential through effective teaching and learning and high expectations.

We are a welcoming and caring community where our core values of Limitless Potential, Intentional Excellence, Mutual Respect, Genuine Integrity and Amazing Grace based on Christian values, run through all we do. It is central to our ethos, day to day curriculum, extra-curricular activities and pastoral structures. Here at Grace Academy we not only focus on the academic excellence of students but also work with students on supporting them to be the best human beings they can be.

We have high expectations for all those involved in the education of children. It is important that all students leaving Grace Academy have the qualifications they need in order to follow the path they have chosen; that students do not limit themselves and that staff and parents support them in raising their expectations and aspirations.

Our Academy is a vibrant and friendly; our students are happy and caring; our staff are experts in their field. Together we work together to make Grace Academy a place where we can all excel.

We pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing, putting development and wellbeing at the heart of our work. We work hard to look after our pool of talented staff who are encouraged to grow, develop and work collaboratively.

We offer:

●        A friendly, innovative and exciting community in which to work;

●       Subject specialist network groups via the SWAN Alliance Teaching School, providing access to shared resources, latest thinking, challenge and support.

●       Access to an internal market for promotions within the growing group of TLT academies;

●       A vibrant learning environment where students are ready and focused on learning;

●       Teacher’s pension scheme;

●       Use of the onsite gym and sporting facilities;

●       Free lunch when on duty and refreshments in the staffroom to access throughout the day;

●       Staff wellbeing/workload committees who help to support staff wellbeing and organise social events;

●       Access to our performance management system where a bespoke career development plan will be discussed to help progression and development;

●       Free eye care vouchers;

●       Free work laptop;

●       Plenty of on-site parking.

The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

Tove Learning Trust is a fast moving and exciting place to work. Training and development opportunities will be offered - all staff are encouraged to study further and the Trust will actively support staff to obtain relevant further qualifications where possible.

Our policies can be seen on our website, including the Tove Learning Trust Recruitment and Selection Policy and the Grace Academy Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

How to apply:

Please read through the information in the pack carefully and please do not hesitate to contact the Academy if you would like to arrange a pre-application visit – we strongly welcome this. If you cannot make a visit, then please feel free to phone us to talk about the post.

Visits to the school or an informal confidential discussion can be arranged via Sarah McAdam at sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk or on 02476 589 000.

You should ensure that you have completed all sections of the application form. Please submit your letter of application with no more than two A4 sides, plus your application form to Sarah McAdam via email at sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk by Monday 16th September 2024.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check and will be required to disclose any previous spent convictions or cautions.

In line with the recommendation in KCSIE 2022, Tove Learning Trust adopts the policy of requiring all new staff who join to have a DBS check and immediately become a member of the update service. This requirement is a contractual obligation and further information will be provided to successful applicants.