Assistant Principal i/c Teaching and Learning

Ormiston Endeavour Academy; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Cycle-to-work

Professional development

Job summary

Ormiston Endeavour Academy in Ipswich is seeking an Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning to drive school-wide improvement in teaching, learning and assessment. You will work with the Principal and SLT to shape strategy and support colleagues to elevate classroom practice.

The role emphasizes coaching, professional development and translating educational research into practical approaches, with a focus on raising achievement for all students across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Significant and successful secondary teaching experience with proven impact on student achievement.
• Experience leading whole-school or cross-school improvement initiatives, including professional development.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills to develop colleagues at every career stage.
• Ability to translate educational research into practical, evidence-informed classroom approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of teaching and learning across the Academy.
• Design and lead a whole-school instructional coaching programme.
• Support colleagues at every career stage to strengthen practice.
• Ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment across all curriculum areas.
• Collaborate with middle and senior leaders to remove barriers to achievement.

Skills

Teaching experience

School improvement

Coaching & mentoring

Evidence-informed practice

Job description

Work Where It Matters Most, Achieve What Matters More

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

At Ormiston Endeavour Academy, we believe every student deserves outstanding teaching, every day. As Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning, you will work alongside the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to lead the strategic development of teaching and learning across the Academy, championing evidence-informed practice and driving continuous improvement in classroom practice that is already strong.

You will design and lead a whole-school instructional coaching programme, support colleagues at every career stage to strengthen their practice, and ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and assessment are embedded across every curriculum area. Working closely with middle and senior leaders, you will help remove barriers to achievement and secure excellent outcomes for all students, whatever their starting point.

Due to the continued growth and popularity of the school, we are seeking to expand our leadership capacity through the appointment of an Assistant Principal. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader to join our Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the school's ongoing success.

You will have:

• Significant and successful secondary teaching experience, with a proven track record of improving teaching and learning and raising student achievement.
• Experience of leading whole-school or cross-school improvement initiatives, including designing and delivering high-quality professional development.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and develop colleagues at every career stage.
• The ability to translate educational research into practical, evidence-informed classroom approaches.

About the Academy

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is an 11-16 secondary Academy situated in north-east Ipswich. As an Academy which has seen significant growth over the last two academic years, we take pride in the high levels of support, care and challenge we offer all of our students. Endeavour students are warm, welcoming and willing to push themselves to succeed. Our staff are committed to providing a caring yet challenging environment in which young people can learn, develop and achieve to their full potential.

Ormiston Endeavour students are hard-working, polite and eager to learn and we are seeking to appoint an individual who is proactive, flexible and able to communicate clearly and effectively across all platforms, maintaining high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour contributing to whole school improvement, inspiring our students and making a positive contribution to our ethos and values.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We value the contribution of every colleague and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include automatic pay progression, a generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, Blue Light Card access and our cycle-to-work scheme.