Assistant Principal

Outwood Academy Portland is looking to recruit a dynamic and inspiring Assistant Principal to join their Senior Leadership Team. 

You will work alongside the Principal/Vice Principals to ensure that the leadership and management of the academy operates at the most effective level possible. You will be an inspiring leader with the energy and creativity to lead, motivate and rapidly raise standards. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First’.  This role requires the successful candidate to be an outstanding teacher who has exceptional interpersonal skills and the drive to secure tangible levels of school improvement. You must have a passion for ensuring every child receives the very best level of education possible. 

In return for drive and commitment, we will offer an excellent package of professional development opportunities and expect the successful candidate to support this ambition and aspire to secure senior leadership at the highest of levels.

The academy is located in Worksop, North Nottinghamshire and is a 30 minute commute from Sheffield, Chesterfield and Doncaster.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2012 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.

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Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact hr@portland.outwood.com

This vacancy is being managed by our Recruitment Partner at Hays. 

If you would like to discuss this role further or require any more information prior to making an application, please contact our recruitment partner Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, Chris Gartner on 07595 646 645 or via email to chris.gartner@hays.com

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Closing date: 10.00am on 16 October 2023.

Interview date: 20 October 2023.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.