Deputy Principal

The Potteries Educational Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust, working collaboratively with educational institutions from across Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and beyond, seeking to improve outcomes for all children and young people in the region. The Trust is a vibrant Learning Community working to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning. The Trust seeks to deliver high quality parental engagement, pastoral support and the pooling of resources and expertise to achieve an Outstanding learning experience and outcomes for all our children and young people. Institutions work together to foster high quality academic and pastoral support, utilising the best elements of educational research in moving existing strong practice to outstanding in every sense.

The City of Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College is a thriving, lively and successful Sixth Form College, at the heart of the University Quarter in Stoke on Trent. We have fantastic opportunities for innovative, ambitious and committed individuals to join our college at a time of exciting curriculum initiatives and developments. The successful applicants will join the college at a time of growth and opportunity.

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Deputy Principal to join our successful and inclusive sixth form in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.

We need an exceptional leader who:

• Will ensure that the wellbeing and success of our students is at the heart of every decision
• Has sound strategic sense and a deep commitment to educational improvement, quality assurance, excellence and innovation
• Has the ability to motivate and empower the talented staff they will manage
• Is passionate about working in a diverse and inclusive college and can embrace and promote both the college and Trust’ vision and values
• Is committed to working as part of a family of academies within the Trust.

We can offer you:

• A unique opportunity to be a member of the college’s senior management team and deputise for the Principal.
• Students who are eager to learn, well behaved and very proud to be part of our college community
• A culture of high expectations for our students and staff
• An appetite for innovation and continuous improvement
• Dedicated and supportive senior leadership team colleagues
• Purpose-built, state of the art learning facilities
• A supportive and committed Local Governing Body

You will be joining a flourishing academy with strong student outcomes, fantastic enrichment and development opportunities, an innovative and creative teaching and learning culture whilst providing excellent student support and personal development for all our students.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on all short-listed candidates. An enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required prior to taking up an appointment with the Trust.

Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.