Assistant Principal

Studio West is an exciting studio school which opened in September 2014. As part of Northern Leaders Trust, Studio West caters for around 550 students aged between 11 and 19, with student numbers increasing year on year. We are expected to reach 650 at full capacity. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, Studio West offers students an innovative and bespoke curriculum with an emphasis on employability and life skills. We have close working relationships with our business partners, and our mission is to make sure that every student who leaves Studio West does so with a university place, an apprenticeship or employment.

The ethos of Studio West is enshrined in ‘Learning that connects’. The principle that learning must constantly connect school with the real world is at the very core of everything we do. Project-based learning runs through the veins of our curriculum, and our assessment is seamless from Key Stages Three to Four.

We use the full range of work-related learning and career progression alongside academic prowess to prepare students for university, an apprenticeship, further training and employment – tailored to the needs of the individual.

We are seeking applications from outstanding practitioners to join our leadership team who will lead by example and demonstrate best practice in all aspects of Teaching and Learning, Assessment and Behaviour for Learning. With a thorough understanding of the local and national issues surrounding the provision of secondary education, you will combine interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills with professional credibility to positively engage all school stakeholders. You will have a relentless drive and absolute commitment to our core aim of ensuring that all students within our school achieve their potential, whatever their barriers, background, social status, gift or need.

If you are the person we are looking for, you will be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of effectively leading a department or significant curriculum/leadership area
• The ability to take an active role in collaboration across the Trust
• Demonstrable experience driving performance improvements in that area or the wider school
• An ability to think and act strategically with sensitivity to organisational and wider political priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes
• An ability to present views and opinions in discussion that contribute to positive outcomes, including the ability to challenge, give feedback and accept feedback constructively
• A proven track record of people, resource and financial management
• An ability to demonstrate high expectations and to instil these in others
• An unfaltering work ethic, resilience and commitment to the studio school ethos

If you feel you have the experience, skills and attributes to succeed as part of our team, we want to hear from you.

In return, we offer:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site
• Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme
• The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19 in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff

To apply, please visit: https://northernleaderstrust.org/vacancies/

Closing date: 3rd May 2024.

Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.