Full-Time Assistant Principal
Job Description
Reports to: Head of School
Start date: September 2023
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Salary: L12 – 16 (dependent on skills and experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Closing date: Monday 22nd May 2023, 9am
Interview: Wednesday 24th or Thursday 25th May
A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Principal or experienced Middle Leader to join a rapidly improving school, with strong foundations, and help lead stronger pupil outcomes.
Our school:
Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular and oversubscribed secondary school, with 6th form, in Hastings. We have grown from 10 to 12 form entry and operate across a split site which brings with it unique opportunities for growth & development. The school is located near and works closely with three feeder Ark primary schools, Ark Blacklands Primary Academy, Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy and Ark Castledown Primary Academy. It’s most recent Ofsted report judged Leadership & Management, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development & 6th Form as ‘Good’.
As part of the Ark network, Ark Alexandra has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels. In addition, the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region, potential funding, and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools.
The opportunity:
We are now seeking an Assistant Principal who shares our vision for Ark Alexandra and has the skills, drive and commitment to help us achieve our ambitions for the school. The new Assistant Principal will work closely with the SLT with a strong focus on improving outcomes for students. You will have the skills, drive and commitment to help us achieve our ambitions for the school as we enter this next phase of its improvement journey.
The exact responsibilities will depend on the skills of the successful candidate, and we are keen to hear from any strong leaders excited by the challenge of joining our school. Currently, we are looking for a leader who can demonstrate skills in raising standards and outcomes for our students, through the development of teachers and middle leaders. A proven track record in improving outcomes and improving the quality of teaching & learning will be an advantage. However, to help you gain experience in all aspects of school leadership, and preparing you for future progression, the exact role and specific responsibilities of the Assistant Principal will be reviewed and agreed annually.
As a member of the senior leadership team, you will be centrally involved in the overall leadership and management of the academy and will help to establish a school culture that maintains high expectations for both staff and pupils.
You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the network and will feed into the development of excellent practice beyond your own school.
What we offer:
- Salary higher than the national pay scales
- Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
- Access to the high-quality, professional development, and senior leadership training, including nationally recognised qualifications
- Excellent career development opportunities across both the region and wider Ark network
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
- Bespoke teacher development programmes supported by the Great Teacher Rubric
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How to Apply
To apply, please submit an application here by 9am on Monday 22nd May. If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with this deadline please let us know. We welcome conversations about the role and visits to our school. If you would like to be in touch for an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Shevonnae Sokoya, our Senior Recruitment Advisor, at shevonnae.sokoya@arkonline.org. Alternatively, the Regional Director Lorraine Clarke at lorraine.clarke@arkonline.org114 total views, 0 today