Assistant Principal- Inclusion and Safeguarding- Addington Valley Academy

Salary:  Leadership Scale L6 to L10 (£57,124 to £62,703) FTE

Hours: Full Time

Location:  Addington Valley Academy, Field Way, New Addington, Croydon

Can you make special happen?

We are a new school striving for outstanding. Our whole school community is dedicated to making special happen and transforming the lives of our students.

What can you bring to our creative, forward looking and highly aspirational school?

Orchard Hill College (the College) and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (the Trust) together form Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT), a family of specialist education providers for students and students from nursery to further education across London, Surrey and Sussex. As an outstanding provider and Academy sponsor, Orchard Hill College has a strong track record for making a positive impact within the local communities it serves.

Why join our school

Addington Valley Academy is special Free School in Croydon for children and young people with autism and learning difficulties. The school opened in 2020 and provides 150 places for children and young people aged 2-19 who have autism and social communication, cognitive, sensory and social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

The new purpose designed school is equipped to meet the needs of students and includes sensory gardens, indoor sensory rooms, soft-play area, and a large cookery room along with other facilities to encourage students to learn skills to live independently. Students access specialist support enabling them to learn and achieve in a nurturing and aspirational environment.

Addington Valley Academy is a rewarding and inspirational place to work and the whole school community comes together to create the best possible outcomes for its students.

To find out more about Addington Valley Academy please visit www.addingtonvalley.org

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Principal (Inclusion and Safeguarding) to join our team. The Assistant Principal (Inclusion & Safeguarding), under the direction of the Principal, will have strategic overview of SEND and safeguarding and will work to develop an inclusive, tolerant and positive culture in the school that leads to the best possible outcomes for pupils and students.

This is an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and well qualified person who has outstanding vision and drive and an absolute commitment to raising standards for every child.

You will model best practice, celebrate success and challenge expectations through your effective contribution and coaching. 

Our new Assistant Principal (Inclusion and Safeguarding) will:

•Be an excellent teacher and leader with a proven record of raising achievement

•Have a passion for children’s learning and development as well as their emotional needs and wellbeing

•Be able to accept challenges, inspire and motivate others

•Be strategic, resourceful, innovative, and able to embrace change

•Have the ability to plan strategically and build upon existing good practice

•Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with a range of stakeholders

•Demonstrate a commitment towards Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Tina McMenamin via email jobs@addingtonvalley.org to arrange a time to discuss this further. 

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact jobs@addingtonvalley.org 

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing date:  12 noon on 13th May 2024

Interviews will take place on: week commencing 20th May 2024

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020