Experienced - Assistant Principal – COLLEGE

Experienced - Assistant Principal – COLLEGE

Location: David Lewis College Cheshire, SK9 7UD

Salary – £41,207.00 – (Annual pay increase April 2024 pending)

Full time 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday

David Lewis is an employer of choice. The David Lewis College provides both educational programmes and broader life and social experiences to prepare young people for adult life.

Due to the exciting growth in our college numbers, we are seeking to appoint an Experienced and qualified Leader as our new-Assistant Principal to work within our growing college. 

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader. You will have proven experience of shaping the future in a school or college setting. You will have current experience of leading a large team of staff and managing significant areas of responsibility and accountability within a busy and challenging education setting.

The successful candidate must have:

A proven track record of leading and supporting the delivery of strong academic and pastoral excellence, along with a passion for and commitment to making a difference to young people and communities.

Significant experience of supporting the delivery of change projects and implementing development plans to ensure achievement of college improvement priorities. Experience of raising the quality of teaching and learning to improve student progress and achievement within the college.

We are a growing college, consequently we are looking for someone with recognised leadership skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, with substantial experience of building positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will enjoy visible leadership and will be dedicated to supporting the best life chances for all young people. 

In addition, where required, you will be required to teach.

Please read the job description attached to this role.

As well as the opportunity to work in a growing school set on a picturesque site in a rural area other benefits include:-

• Up to 35 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Teacher’s pension or an occupational pension (up to 6% employer contribution)
• Sick pay
• Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
• Further Education Sponsorship
• Career Progression
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including:-
• an Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health services
• A Physio service for staff
• A Staff Counsellor
• On site pharmacy
• On site gym and swimming pool
• Free parking
• Digital Rewards

Closing Date: 12th April – Please note we will interview on application, for the right candidate

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS.

About Us

We have a successful record of accomplishment built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services

Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities, which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities. Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis