Assistant Principal: Director of Sixth Form

We are seeking an inspiring, intelligent and ambitious leader to join our senior leadership team and lead our Sixth Form.

This post is open to applications from experienced teachers of all national curriculum subjects. Candidates will be capable, articulate and dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for young people in our school community.  Above all else, they must be excellent teachers and act with integrity at all times. We are passionate about teaching and learning and would love to hear from you if you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives. 

The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a School we are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners. 

We offer:

·   the opportunity to be part of a successful and supportive Senior Leadership Team;

·   excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities towards headship;

·   the opportunity to work to your own initiative whilst receiving ample guidance and support;

·   the opportunity to engage in high quality leadership coaching;

·   an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;

·   a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;

·   further benefits including free access to the College gym, discounts for external gym memberships and retailers, a salary sacrifice scheme to assist with large value transport purchases and access to an 24 hour employee assistance programme.

The successful applicant will:

·        be an exceptional classroom practitioner, who is able to teach a national curriculum subject at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5;

·        have a proven track record of school improvement, at least at Middle Leadership level;

·        have experience of leading teams and raising standards ;

·        understand and be able to articulate how they have used effective self-evaluation to raise standards and levels of achievement;

·        have experience of developing the work of colleagues at various professional stages;

·        have proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others;

·        have an up to date knowledge of the emerging issues in school leadership;

·        be a committed, highly-competent, reflective and resilient individual;

·        have a sense of humour and good interpersonal and communication skills.

The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 School with a bilateral stream.  We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.

For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit the college website: https://www.thespirescollege.com/news/?pid=132&nid=2 or contact Nadine Osborne, PA to the Principal: jobs@thespirescollege.com.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 31 January 2025.

The College is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.