Assistant Principal

The Bromfords School; Wickford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Wickford seeks an exceptional Assistant Principal to lead strategic and operational management, development and leadership of the academy, ensuring the fulfilment of ethos and objectives.

You will have QTS, extensive teaching and successful senior leadership experience, plus a proven ability to drive improvements in teaching, learning and curriculum and to build strong relationships with students, parents, staff and governors.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Observation and feedback

Relationship building

Change management

Strategic thinking

Education

QTS (or equivalent)

Undergraduate degree

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding leader to join us as Assistant Principal, supporting the strategic and operational management, development and leadership of Harris Academy Wickford, and ensuring the achievement of our ethos, aims and objectives.

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