Assistant Principal

We are seeking to appoint to the role of Assistant Principal, a purposeful, forward thinking leader who is caring, collaborative and good-humoured.  The successful candidate will have a proven track-record of raising standards and be able to demonstrate the impact of their current leadership role on school culture and ethos.  

This position has become available due to our joint working with Weldon Village Academy, opening in September 2023, and the release of some of our senior staff to support this project. In addition, we are planning on releasing some current leadership capacity to facilitate input into wider Trust activities. We wish to increase our leadership capacity in the school as we continue to expand our student numbers and grow our own independent sixth form provision.

As a teacher, we expect our Senior Leaders to be ambassadors for their subject and model excellent lessons that challenge, inspire and motivate our learners to be the very best they can be. Senior Leaders work collaboratively, not only within The Ferrers School, but across our Trust and as such recent experience of Pastoral Leadership and the development of school culture and ethos to support learning will be important for success in this role.

At this pivotal point, we are seeking a leader who is not only openly positive, energetic and deeply committed to supporting our improvement drive, but someone who is prepared to go that extra mile to contribute to our continued whole school improvement. Training and support will be provided to the right candidate to strengthen their skillset.

This is an exciting time to join the school. We have secured positive student outcomes and the progress made by the school is echoed in our recent OFSTED inspection. From September 2023 we are launching our own independent Sixth Form as we implement our planned withdrawal from a collaborative provision with neighbouring schools. This increased autonomy will serve to enhance our 11-18 provision to ensure that it best meets the needs of our students and local community.

The Ferrers School is part of the Meridian Trust, a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

The Ferrers School, like Meridian Trust, is also driven by our ability to adapt to the changing educational landscape led by determined staff who bring our community alive with their enthusiastic personalities, unshakeable work ethic and their commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences for our children. What makes The Ferrers School, and the Trust different is that we know how to nurture and bring out the very best in our talented staff.

Benefits of working for us include:

• A philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion
• A commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals
• A purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported
• Motivated and engaged students, and ambitious, dedicated and professional staff
• Free on-site parking
• Eyecare vouchers
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

How to apply

Should you wish to join us, please complete the application form and submit a supporting statement.  We would highly recommend a visit to the school.

Please contact Alison Davies to make an appointment on 01933 313411.

Closing date for applications is Monday 20th February at 9.00am

Interview date: Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th February

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.