Assistant Principal (Care and Conduct)

Abbey Grange is a thriving, highly successful and over-subscribed 11-18 Church of England convertor academy serving communities right across the city of Leeds. Our students come from all over the city to receive an education in which we all work together to challenge them academically, support them pastorally and help them develop socially and spiritually. We are looking for an Assistant Principal (Care and Conduct) to join our team.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• Provide strategic leadership, clear direction and effective management of the Academy as a whole
• Promote a culture of high expectations ensuring all students thrive, achieve success, become engaged in their own learning and are encouraged to develop both educationally and personally.
• Support the focus of a particular strategic focus in accordance with the Academy's mission 'In partnership to educate, nurture and empower' and the policies determined by the Governing Body, CEO, Executive Principal and Head of School

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hard-working person
• A team-player who can develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Someone who will support the Trust’s Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/ offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, dental care
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent pension scheme

How to apply:

Please click the apply button which will take you through to our electronic form. You are advised to read our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply. 

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Abbey Grange Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk. 

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Natalie Hirst on nhirst@abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Wednesday 16 October 2024 with interviews to be held soon after

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.