Academy Deputy Principal, Newbridge Academy - Lower

Academy Deputy Principal – Newbridge Academy - Lower

Permanent Post

Pay Scale: Leadership Post 14 – 18 (Outer London)

Following expansion of the trust and after several years of an executive leadership structure, we are looking to recruit an inspiring individual as Academy Deputy Principal for our Newbridge Academy, Lower (2-11 year olds), who can lead the school in its continued success and maintain and develop the school/trust values and ethos.

Newbridge School is a well-established, three-times outstanding, split-site special school which offers a unique offer of day provision to the children and young people of Redbridge. We admit pupils who have severe and profound learning difficulties with a range of special educational needs including; physical disabilities/Sensory impairments/Autistic spectrum disorders/associated behaviours/complex medical needs. The school serves a multi ethnic population, which reflects the diversity of the borough and East London.

The new Deputy Principal should be a forward-thinking, dynamic and creative individual with previous successful experience in special school leadership or experienced Deputy Headteacher.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who;

• Has a clear vision and ambition for 21st Century SEND education, supported by a sound understanding of what makes an excellent specialist school
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the curriculum and what constitutes highly effective teaching, learning and assessment for pupils with complex learning difficulties and a wide range of disabilities, including social/communication needs
• Understands, and empathises with, the lives of children and their families living with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Can inspire and motivate others to be aspirational for all pupils
• Is an approachable listener, with excellent interpersonal and ‘people management’ skills
• Values partnership working and collaboration (both within and outside of the trust)

Our staff are highly valued and we are committed to developing the role of our learning support staff in order that we can achieve the goals we have set and are looking for people with dynamism, enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to develop their skills. 

For further information about the Academy please visit the Trust’s website at www.astrum-mat.org and download an application pack from the links in our recruitment area of the website.

Completed application forms should be returned to HR or emailed to recruitment@astrum-mat.org by the closing date 22nd April 2024.