Vice Principal: Curriculum and Teaching
Abbeyfield School
Northamptonshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L17-L22 (£63,440) - negotiable, depending on expereince, for the right candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 8 May 2014
Job overview
Vice Principal: Curriculum and Teaching, Northamptonshire
Abbeyfield School is proud to be an Academy in The Creative Education Trust. The Trust believes that by teaching young people to be creative, innovative, practical and enterprising, we can ensure the best educational outcomes and for students and the future growth of the UK as a competitive economy.
The Governors and Principal of Abbeyfield School are looking for an inspirational Vice Principal to play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team leading Curriculum and Teaching. As Vice Principal, working with the Principal, you will be a driver of continued and sustained improvement to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and achievement across the whole academy. This will be supported by a cutting edge curriculum, the development of which you will lead.
Abbeyfield School is an exciting place to work. In 2013 we were designated one of the top 60 improving schools in the county. Our students are ambitious and making fantastic progress. This is the result of the excellent teachers leading learning in our school.
The school is located to the South of Northampton and serves a diverse community. Currently it has in excess of 1300 students from Year 7 to Year 13 and is growing in popularity for both entry in Year 7 and to Sixth Form. We employ over 150 staff; this includes teaching, support and administration staff.
We are looking for an exceptional, innovative and energetic leader with a successful track record in leading teaching and learning, quality assurance, improving outcomes and raising standards. You will be excited by the possibilities of the curriculum opportunities that underpin achievement. This exciting role calls for a leader, who has the passion and energy required to engage staff and students. This role is a superb opportunity for an ambitious leader with a strong record of securing school improvement.
The role of Vice Principal - Curriculum and Teaching encompasses:
- Curriculum Research and Development
- Curriculum entitlement and design
- Alternative provision
- SEN
- Admissions
- Strategic development of teaching Years 7-11
- Monitoring of teaching and progress
- School and subject review and cycle
- Examination
The closing date for applications is 09:00am on Thursday 8th May. Applications should be emailed to chris.gartner@hays.com.
Interviews are scheduled for the 15th and 16th May.
Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other checks.
For more information and to apply, please contact Chris Gartner at Hays Leadership Appointments on 07595646645 or via email at chris.gartner@hays.com
About Abbeyfield School
Abbeyfield School, part of the Creative Education Trust, is an 11-18 school, predominately serving the South East of Northampton. Through teamwork and a shared desire to support and challenge every student in order for them to achieve their personal best we are building on the 2016 Ofsted ‘good’ judgement and the very pleasing recent outcomes. We have high expectations and aspirations of ourselves and of our students. Our Quality First Teaching Charter ensures a focus on high quality teaching and learning. Alongside academic achievement we place a very high value on students’ social and personal development, equipping them with the life and employability skills needed for successful adulthood.
The school has a wealth of facilities that underpin the wide curriculum including; state of the art theatre, science lecture theatre, dance studio, drama studio, super learning centre designed for collaborative teaching, fitness suite, sports field, netball courts, basketball courts, gym and a full size sports hall. In the last few years we have been at the forefront of curriculum innovation and now offer our students an extensive and relevant curriculum choice.
Our mission is to develop the full academic, personal and social potential of each individual student. The School has a growing reputation for success, with our school slogan "Ambitious to Achieve" proposed by one of our own Year 12 students and our 6 school values - Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Responsibility, Creativity and Independence formed from a staff and student vote . We have high expectations of our students and are an inclusive community and welcome all students from all backgrounds.
This Ambition and community spirit throughout the school led to our Northamptonshire Secondary School of the Year Award 2019 (Northamptonshire Education Awards).
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