Assistant Vice Principal – Whole School Mathematics and Numeracy
Ryde Academy
Isle of Wight
- Expired
- Salary:
- L12 – L16 (£50,119 - £55,398) plus generous relocation package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 27 April 2015
Job overview
Ryde Academy, based on the Isle of Wight, is an 11 to 18 Secondary Academy and is sponsored by the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET). There are approximately 1000 students on roll and this is expected to rise to 1500 by 2016.
The Academy is seeking to appoint an Assistant Vice Principal to join the Senior Leadership Team and support the overall strategic development of the Academy, with a strong focus on the areas of Numeracy and Mathematics.
This new post within the Senior Leadership Team for September 2015, will provide an exciting opportunity for the post holder to lead the development of whole Academy Numeracy strategies and the Mathematics curriculum as a Senior Leader.
Applications are desired from innovative middle managers and leaders, with a recent track record of improving subject area performance and curriculum development while demonstrating strong leadership skills.
Are you:-
- Ambitious, driven and keen to develop your career?
- Enthusiastic, flexible and resilient?
- Determined to “make a difference”?
- Motivated to embrace and lead change, particularly in relation to the provision of Maths and Numeracy?
- Committed to ensuring the highest level of achievement for all learners?
If so, Ryde Academy would welcome your application.
Known as the “Garden Isle” because of its beautiful landscape, unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and beautiful county side, the Isle of Wight is a perfect place to raise a family. Ryde Academy is also easily commutable from the south coast with excellent transport links in Ryde to Portsmouth and Southsea.
As the sponsor, the AET is committed to developing academies that focus on outstanding performance. In each of the AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be offered membership of a private health cash plan, the Ford Advantage Scheme and be entitled to Childcare Vouchers and much, much more!
Closing date for applications: Monday 27th April 2015 at 9am.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th May 2015.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Completed application forms (with a supporting statement) should be emailed to emma.fletcher@hays.com by the closing date.
To request an application pack (including application form) or to book a school visit please contact Emma Fletcher at Hays Leadership on 01273 721579 or email: emma.fletcher@hays.com
To discuss the role in more detail, please call Dion Mills at Hays Leadership on 01273 721579 or email dion.mills@hays.com
The Academies Enterprise Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
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About Ryde Academy
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Ryde Academy is an 11 - 18 years secondary academy situated on the picturesque Isle of Wight. There are currently 1000 students on roll but due to increasing popularity, this is set to rise to 1500. The Academy was judged as good by Ofsted in November 2016 under the leadership of its "Inspirational Principal of the Year", Joy Ballard.
Ofsted Inspectors recognised Ryde Academy as a "rapidly improved school" which "students are extremely proud to attend" and "staff feel well supported."
September 2017 marked an exciting time for the academy when it's brand new multi-million pound school building opened. The bright and airy classrooms are equipped with the very latest technology and practical subjects have designated studios, workshops and laboratories, along with a range of excellent sporting facilities.
Our Results
We are so very pleased with our recent results and exceptionally proud of our students and the incredible staff at our school who supported them. This proves that despite some of the negativity directed towards island schools, our students can and will succeed. We are aiming to build on this and we know that we can create a school our students, staff, parents and indeed the island can be proud of.
A Level
50% of students achieved A*/A and 100% of students achieved at least two A Levels or equivalent. 88% of students achieved at least three A Levels or equivalent and 56% received an A* to B in A Levels or equivalent. Our estimated Progress score was 0.1, this means that our students did on average 10% better than other students nationally.
All of our students who applied to university have achieved a place which is a fantastic result and a credit to their efforts and the work of our staff.
GCSE
54% of our students achieved A*- C EM, compared to 38% last year and the new accountability measure (Progress 8) we estimate has improved from -0.38 to -0.24 from last year.
Our Curriculum
To view our curriculum across the year please click here
Ofsted
We are judged to be a 'good' school and we were last inspected in November 2016. To view all our Ofsted reports please click here
WHY JOIN OUR ACADEMY?
Development:
We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with AET.
Lifestyle:
We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Money:
All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our AET Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.
Wellbeing:
We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.
OUR TRUST
We are proud to be part of Academies Enterprise Trust (AET).
AET is a national family of 57 schools committed to delivering an excellent education that launches all the children in our care into a remarkable life. It is our deeply held belief that every child has something remarkable to offer and we see it as our duty to help each and every child find this within themselves.
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
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