Assistant Principal

Falconer’s Hill Academy is now recruiting for a Assistant Principal. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

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.

About the role

To work with the principal and governing body to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of education; for raising standards; for ensuring equality of opportunity for all; for the development of policies and practices; and for ensuring that resources are efficiently and effectively used to achieve the school’s aims and objectives. This is a permanent full time position (3 days Teaching & 2 days leadership).

• undertake the Raising Standards  role in school;
• undertake the role of a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead;
• demonstrate outstanding teaching and learning
• drive standards of behaviour and well being and monitor pupil progress
• lead  CPD sessions acting as a role model within the school and the trust;
• lead a subject area across the school
• uphold the school’s positive ethos;

• demonstrate professionalism at all times;

Full time Position 3 days Teaching and 2 days leadership

About our Academy

Falconer’s Hill Academy is two -from entry Junior school in Daventry which continues to be rated  a good school by OFSTED (November 22). Falconer’s Hill Academy is a highly supportive and inclusive school where pupils thrive and work hard to reach their potential. We have a supportive school community that enables our vision to be successful.

Falconer’s Hill Academy is part of a multi-academy trust which delivers a world class education and world class enrichment opportunities.

We are looking for an aspiring senior leader who will support our continuing drive to outstanding. The Assistant Principal will work closely with the Principal and Vice-Principal to raise standards in teaching and learning of all pupils.

Salary & Benefits

• L3-L7 depending on experience
• Access to Teachers Government Pension Scheme
• 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
  • discounts on car leasing
  • holiday discounts
  • cinema tickets
  • restaurant booking discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Skills and attributes required by teachers working with pupils and those with special education needs.

You will need to have, and deploy these skills and attributes:

• High expectations of pupils with range of special education needs.
• Accept that all pupils are entitled to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum, including the National Curriculum, irrespective of age, gender, disability, race and religion.
• Willing to adapt teaching strategies to changing circumstances and in response to new ideas and individual needs of pupils.
• Ready to demonstrate best working practices, and to work alongside other teachers to increase their confidence and competence in teaching pupils with severe and/or complex forms of special education needs.
• Sensitivity to and professionalism in discussing and reporting individual learning and developmental difficulties.
• Willingness to work with parent/carers and pupils to secure partnership in the learning process.
• Willingness to work as part of a team within the class group, to support and develop work with Teaching Assistants and volunteers.
• Create friendly happy atmosphere where courtesy, self-control and regard for others prevail.
• Willing to develop an atmosphere in which children are motivated to learn and where each child feels a valued member of the group.

To complement this, the post-holder will be required to carry out such duties as are set out in the current School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document set out by David Ross Education Trust.

About The David Ross Education Trust

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

Broadening 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.

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.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

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.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click ‘here’

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates’ details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

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.