Assistant Principal - Safeguarding
Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Milton Keynes
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L12 - L16 (£58,105 - £64,225) + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter or September 2023
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2023
Job overview
Assistant Principal - Safeguarding
L12 - L16 (£58,105 - £64,225)
AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Relocation Allowance
Full Time, Permanent
Easter or September 2023 start date
This is an exciting time to join Sir Herbert Leon Academy, with our new Principal in place. We have staff who are committed to our students and the community we serve and this is incredibly important to us. Staff are keen and willing to go the extra mile, knowing that their input is valued and respected. You will be welcomed from your first day, be an integral part of the academy and supported by an experienced & supportive leadership team.
Our core purpose is to enable all young people to have the opportunities to make exceptional progress both academically and in their lives outside of the classroom so that they are able to live fulfilling and successful lives.
There is no better time to join Sir Herbert Leon Academy.
About you:
An enthusiastic, emotionally intelligent and experienced pastoral leader is required for the exciting new role of Assistant Principal - Safeguarding to join our academy from either Easter or September 2023. The post holder will be passionate about ensuring that all pupils at the academy can flourish, regardless of personal circumstances or background. Their particular focus will be on the safeguarding and pastoral development of pupils. This is a non-teaching role however we are looking for a candidate who holds Qualified Teacher Status in the UK.
Vision, enthusiasm and discernment are essential qualities for this Assistant Principal role. You would be taking on a fantastic opportunity to hold overall responsibility for safeguarding, which is at the heart of the academy’s aims, for the whole community.
About the role:
This is a key role at the school with lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection (including online safety) for all pupils. The Assistant Principal- Safeguarding will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, and contribute to the assessment of children; they will manage a team of our DDSL and Pastoral Leads (trained as DSLs) and make referrals. They will be a visionary pastoral leader and inspiring manager who is robust, flexible, with a strong sense of humour and whose primary motivation is to ensure the very best outcomes for our students.
School visits are welcome, to arrange please contact Stevie Louise Marshall on smarshall@shlacademy.org.
Closing date: Midnight Sunday February 5th 2023
Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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About Sir Herbert Leon Academy
- Sir Herbert Leon Academy
- Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
- Buckinghamshire
- MK2 3HQ
- United Kingdom
About the school:
Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The academy offers excellent learning facilities, especially in Sport and the Arts. It features a library, a theatre/cinema, and advanced IT teaching technology. Additionally, the school is equipped with a swimming pool and a fully furnished fitness suite.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
- We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
- With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
- We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
Every adult in a school has the power to transform lives, and that’s why talented people are essential to us. Our ambition to give every pupil the best start in life relies on our dedicated teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders, and admin teams. We attract dynamic individuals and provide the space to reimagine what’s possible.
That’s why your career is as important to us as it is to you. We want you to develop, we want you to grow, and we want you to feel valued.
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