Assistant Headteacher - Student Progress (Full time / Remote / UK)

Do you have the drive to ensure all students can access the highest quality education in an environment suitable for them, regardless of their personal circumstances?

MVA is an award-winning online independent school for students aged 11 - 18. Founded in December 2020, we have become the fastest-growing independent school in the UK and have won multiple awards, including the National Business Award for Best Business in the UK with under 50 Staff in 2022.

Explore our website (https://www.minervavirtual.com/) to learn all about us, including our Four Pillars, Teachers, recent news and pupil/parent testimonials. You can also see an introductory video here.

We have an opportunity for a well-qualified, insightful, and committed Assistant Vice Principal, Student Progress.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of best practices in education, knowledge, experience, and the drive to remain fully up to date with tracking and monitoring student progress to support the well-being of children. They will possess strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, alongside an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, the ability to approach problems creatively, and the desire to contribute to an ambitious, innovative, nurturing online school where pupils can thrive. 

Minerva's Virtual Academy is a rapidly growing educational institution and there are significant opportunities for the successful candidate to make their mark as we continue to develop. The job description attached outlines major areas of responsibility but should be viewed as a guide rather than a definitive list of duties. 

Please feel free to explore our website, which includes recent news and pupil/parent testimonials. If you have any questions relating to this opportunity please direct these to recruitment@minervavirtual.com.

Job Description:

We are excited to appoint a new senior leader to join us in championing and overseeing the progress and achievement of our students and help us ensure all students achieve their potential during their time at Minerva’s Virtual Academy.

Minerva’s Virtual Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution having grown to over 600 students in three years.. We are a continually developing fast-paced online school in pursuit of even better outcomes. To achieve this we are now seeking an incredibly engaged and highly motivated leader to join us in our next phase with a sharp focus on student progress

As an excellent leader and classroom teacher, with a track record of improving outcomes, you will have impressive analytical skills that mean you can identify capacity for progress and work with other leaders to create data-led high-impact strategy that raises standards and accelerates students’ progress to enable them to achieve their potential, taking into account their different starting points.

An outward-facing, active approach is required for this role,  along with being an excellent communicator to confidently work with staff, students and families in identifying where targetted support is needed. You will have an unstinting belief that every young person, whatever their starting point or circumstances, can make and sustain exceptional progress and that our purpose is to make positive differences to the lives of our young people.

As an Assistant Headteacher/AVP in charge of student progress, your responsibilities are multifaceted and crucial for the academic development and well-being of all students. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious team of staff and make a positive impact on our students’ lives. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with DH Academic on the direction and support of the monitoring and intervention by Heads of Year and Subject Leaders
• To work with curriculum leads to ensure that outcomes for all students are maximised
• To line manage leaders of the curriculum so that outcomes are maximized and full accountability is met
• To liaise with the DH (Academic) in leading the examination process, including exams administration, to ensure all examinations are conducted appropriately within the online school
• To ensure the school has up-to-date and relevant information regarding examinations and qualifications.
• To lead the logistical organisation of examinations for all year groups as required
• To support the preparation of students sitting examinations using the external remote invigilation service (RIS)
• To guide and inform on the processes of RIS and in-person examinations so families choose the appropriate approach for their child.
• To set and maintain high standards for self and others and take appropriate action to address underperformance
• To attend and support school events, report and present to parents, staff
• Manage own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work-life balance

For more information and to read the full job description and person specifications, please see the attached document.