Assistant Principal for Pastoral

David Ross Education Trust; Frampton CP; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

CPD for Senior Leaders

Mentoring for Teachers

Regional networks of Trust

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The David Ross Education Trust is seeking an Assistant Principal for Pastoral to provide strategic leadership for pastoral provision across the academy and ensure equitable access to the curriculum for all students. Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will uphold the academy’s ethos and lead Heads of Year and the wider pastoral team to drive improvement aligned with the academy plan.

You will work within a values-driven community across a network of academies, contributing to

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership for pastoral provision across the academy.
• Promote ethos and values within the student community.
• Lead Heads of Year and pastoral team to deliver improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for pastoral provision across the academy.
• Drive initiatives that contribute to the academy improvement plan and achievement of aims.
• Lead and support Heads of Year and the pastoral team to ensure equitable access to the curriculum.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal for Pastoral who will provide strategic leadership for pastoral provision across the academy, ensuring that all students have equitable access to the curriculum regardless of their starting points. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will promote and uphold the academy's ethos and values within the student community. They will also lead and support the Heads of Year and wider pastoral team, driving initiatives and activities that contribute to the successful delivery of the academy improvement plan and the achievement of the academy's overall aims and objectives., Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London's Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

L4, FTE £57,699 per annum

Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme

CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses

Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.