Assistant Principal

Harris Academy Ockendon; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Ockendon is seeking an Assistant Principal to join a school that transforms lives. The ideal candidate has QTS (or equivalent) and extensive teaching experience, with outstanding practice and a proven record of leading improvement in teaching standards.

You will contribute to SEF writing, oversee lesson observations with feedback, and drive curriculum development and strategic planning. Building strong relationships with students, parents, staff and governors is essential to

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification is required.
• Extensive teaching experience with outstanding practice.
• Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback.
• Experience of improvement planning and raising student achievement.
• Experience leading change and developing curriculum.
• Proven track record of leadership at department level or SLT.
• Experience of developing relationships with students, parents, staff and governors.
• Experience of SEF writing at department level.

Skills

Leadership experience

Observation & feedback

Improvement planning

Curriculum development

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Relationship building

Education

QTS or equivalent

Undergraduate degree

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Principal to join us at Harris Academy Ockendon – A School That Transforms Lives!

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a good undergraduate degree
• Extensive teaching experience
• Outstanding teaching practice
• Successful management experience as Head of Department or member of the SLT
• Experience of writing department SEF
• Experience of lesson observations and giving feedback
• Experience of improvement planning
• Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
• Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
• Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the Governing Body to build consensus support and capacity
• Proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards
• A track record of success in leadership and management