Associate Vice Principal

Associate Vice Principal - As a result of an internal promotion for the current postholder a rare opportunity has arisen in one of our established academies to lead as an Associate Vice Principal. You may have experience as an Assistant Principal or equivalent whole school leadership experience and are now looking to take the next step towards a Vice Principal post in the future. We seek applications from exceptional leaders to join a strong and well-established senior leadership team. Outwood Academy Shafton is held as a national flagship for inclusion and pupil culture. A visit to the academy prior to application is highly encouraged- we have no doubt you will be impressed.

If you are an ambitious, inspirational, creative, dedicated leader and want to be part of our inclusive team then we want to hear from you. We will expect you to have a proven track record of impact in school improvement and in driving standards with teaching and learning. Through our links with the National Institute of Teaching and the Outwood Institute of Education we are able to offer a world-class development programme personalised to enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals who are ambitious for their next career step. 

As a school, we are driven to provide an education that is ambitious, broad, and knowledge-rich; one that equips our pupils to live full, rich, and successful lives. This is a place where leaders and teachers make a difference every single day. We strive to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn, and lead. The education and experiences we offer through our 4 strand secondary curriculum model ensures that our young people leave us with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience, and confidence to become educated citizens.

About the role - Who we are looking for

• A member of the Senior Leadership Team who will work as part of the team, supporting and leading all team members.
• Assist the Principal to communicate compellingly the school’s vision and drive the strategic leadership, empowering all pupils and staff to excel.
• Lead in one of our Deeps areas: Deep Learning, Deep Support or Deep Experience which involves leading a team of staff to work on innovative projects across the school. 
• Support the Principal to lead an exceptionally talented and committed team of staff, having a relentless focus on the quality of teaching and learning, ensuring every lesson delivers the highest standard of education and inspiring learners to develop a passion for knowledge and a love of learning. You will need the skills to motivate and enthuse, coupled with the ability to coach at every level.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner, who can motivate and inspire both staff and students. You must possess the skills of determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘students first’. 
• Lead the Senior Leadership Team to promote an orderly, consistent and caring learning environment for students and staff. To work with staff, parents, and the community to achieve this. Enhancing and ensuring positive life chances for our students through success and achievement.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, support and challenge staff, pupils, and other key partners.
• Up to date knowledge of what research and inspection findings tell us about effective leadership in schools.

See what it means and feels like to be part of Outwood Academy Shafton.

About our Academy

Outwood Academy Shafton is an academy bursting with potential for excellence. The students and staff are passionate about their school and there is a strong sense of belonging within the academy. The Academy is a large 11-16 school with just over 1,400 students on roll. It sits at the heart of its community. The academy is full, annually, with first choice preferences and we have a large number of families who are waiting for a place for their child. The academy is a new-build academy, opening almost a decade ago. As a learning community, it is a vast space covering 4 floors with excellent suites of classrooms, labs and specialist learning facilities. 

We are proud that Outwood Academy Shafton is a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. In 2023, the academy was recognised by the Inclusion Quality Mark as a National Inclusion Champion, placing in the top 6 schools nationally for our work on creating a place where all young people feel that they belong and can succeed. 

The Academy became part of the Outwood Family of Schools in 2015 and as a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Students First, raising standards and transforming lives.

Our key aim is to create a positive, happy ethos and culture where our students behave well, have good manners, develop age appropriate self-discipline, engage positively with their learning and show integrity in their words and actions.  

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Alison McQueen, Principal (a.mcqueen@shafton.outwood.com) who would be pleased to tell you more, either by email or telephone, and we would be delighted to welcome you on a visit if you would like to see us in person.

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Closing date: Midday on 17 April 2024.

Interview date: 22 April 2024.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.