Assistant Principal, Director of A Level Studies
Strode College
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £55k plus relocation
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 March 2015
Job overview
Located on a modern and well-resourced campus in Street, Strode College is a tertiary college serving a number of small towns and dispersed rural communities in the Mendip District of Somerset, an area of outstanding natural beauty. With a significant majority of students in the 16-18 age group, the College is the largest provider of A levels in the area and has a small but growing Higher Education offering. We also have an expanding number of apprenticeships and provide education and training for businesses and the unemployed.
Judged Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2014, the College is in the top 5% of state schools and colleges nationally for student progress over the last three years as measured by ALPs. We are not complacent, however, and are determined to build on this platform to provide an even better service to the communities we serve.
This is one of three Assistant Principal posts reporting directly to the Principal. Whilst a relentless commitment to excellence is a central feature of the role, sharing our values, particularly in terms of treating all our students as individuals, is equally important. You’ll play a key part in ensuring that our reputation with partners, especially our partner schools, remains strong, and that our curriculum continues to adapt and respond.
This is a significant career development opportunity for an ambitious education leader looking to expand their responsibilities and join a successful and highly-motivated senior team in a College that won’t settle for second best. If you are an outstanding teacher, with a track record of successful leadership of a large A Level department, or curriculum area with sizeable A Level provision, and the ambition and drive to match that of the college, we would like to hear from you.
For more information visit www.strodeap.co.uk or contact Trudy Searle or Mike Galloway at Navigate, our recruitment partners on 07791 090141 / 07765 595758 for a confidential discussion.
Closing date: 23 March.
Final interviews: 16/17 April.
About Strode College
Strode College is a further education establishment for students aged 16 to 19, providing vocational qualifications, A-levels, and the new T-levels as well as providing degree-level qualifications. We are based in the town of Street, in Somerset and were labelled “outstanding” in the latest Ofsted report.
Principal
Katy Quinn
Values and Vision
Strode College staff work hard to inspire all students to maximise their potential. We are ambitious and have high expectations for our students, staff and the College. Our staff are professional and conscientious and work with learners to enable them to achieve the very best results they are capable of. The College is friendly and inclusive and we have a clear focus on meeting the needs of our wider community. Our staff are genuine, honest and trusting, with a positive “can do” approach. We celebrate and recognise the success and achievements of our students.
Ofsted report
“Students benefit significantly from outstanding teaching, learning and assessment which are reflected in outstanding outcomes. The high quality of teaching, alongside exceptionally strong pastoral and academic support, enables the vast majority of students to make excellent progress. Teachers and assessors have very high and realistic, expectations for all students, which lead to the high level of students’ achievement across the college.
Staff at the college provide a welcoming and safe environment for students in which they feel valued and respected; they enjoy life at the college and are proud of its history. The curriculum is well planned to meet the needs of students and the local economy.”
View Strode College's latest Ofsted report
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