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Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Red House Academy

Sunderland

  • £56,357 - £62,187 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Leadership 8-12, (£56,357 - £62,187 FTE)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2024
Apply by:
10 June 2024

Job overview

Post: Assistant Principal

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Leadership 8-12, (£56,357 - £62,187 FTE)

Working Type: Full Time

Base: Red House Academy, Rutherglen Road, Sunderland, SR5 5LN

Please note:the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 26 academies; 14 secondary and 12 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled members of staff who share our vision and who truly want to enhance the life chances of the children and young people under our care. We can offer you an excellent opportunity for career progression both within the Academy, and the Trust, as well as a supportive professional environment with a highly visible and ambitious leadership team.

Red House Academy is an inclusive school. We strive to provide an educational experience which focuses upon academic success, enjoyment and participation and engenders a sense of community and belonging.

The successful candidate will contribute to the work of the Senior Leadership Team and help to ensure the Academy achieves the objectives/targets set out in the Academy Development Plan. You will provide proactive support to the Principal /Vice Principal / Academy Councils to ensure that the Leadership and Management of the Academy operates at the most effective level possible. 

Northern Education Trust offers:

●The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;

●The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;

●The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.

●A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;

●A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

●Free flu vaccinations

●Free onsite parking

●Employee discounts such as competitively priced car leasing

●Access to various discount sites

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/174740?aisId=12&rmId=3350

For more information, please contact Lauren Auchterlonie, Business Manager, l.auchterlonie@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: Midday, Monday 10th June 2024.

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About Red House Academy

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+44 191 511 1930

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A welcome from the Principal

Red House Academy is an 11-16 secondary school in the heart of Sunderland. The Academy is committed to creating an outstanding learning community where students are challenged to achieve their full potential. Our aim is to create an academy that understands and ensure that the outcomes of our pupils prepare them for life beyond the academy.

Red House Academy are proud to be part of Northern Education Trust (NET) together with ten secondary schools and nine primary schools across the North of England. Being a part of the NET family allows for us to be able to build relationships and to develop practice through the collaboration with other Trust Academies. We set the highest of expectations for students and staff and we are relentless in striving for the highest possible excellence.

With NET the Academy has aligned itself with the vision of being “Outcomes focused, child centred” and as an Academy we wholeheartedly subscribe to this philosophy. We continue our journey to clearly communicate and embed our core values and be an inclusive academy and trust.

We have worked hard to build excellent links with parents and the community to be able to provide students with the best possible secondary phase of their education.

Our students’ learning is constantly monitored to ensure they have the challenge, support and guidance necessary to achieve the outcomes that they deserve. Red House Academy has a growing enrichment programme in which students are actively encouraged to participate.

Mr R Byrne
Principal, Red House Academy

On behalf of the Northern Education Trust Board, welcome to Northern Education Trust Red House Academy.

We are unswerving in our commitment to ensure that the outcomes our young people secure prepare them fully for life beyond school. Our Academies are happy and thriving communities where children both achieve and feel safe and cared for. As an inclusive Trust we strive to help young people overcome any barrier to learning.

We are a caring employer and invest heavily in professional development, allowing our staff opportunities to take the next steps in their career. We hope you find our website holds all the information you need to believe that whether you are a parent or prospective employee, your next steps should be taken with us.

Rob Tarn
Chief Executive

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