Vice Principal

Kingfisher Academy, Burton upon Trent

A new school at the start of an exciting journey
NOR: 207 (grown from 190 in September) Age range: currently 7-11 with plans to grow

Following the promotion of the current Vice Principal to the role of Principal we are seeking to complete the team to continue the transformation that is taking place at the academy.

We are looking for a leader who has a sense of humour, creativity, resilience and are themselves keen to learn and have something special to contribute to our innovative and evolving team. In short, we want a team player who has an infectious love of learning.

We need you to be a diligent professional, highly organised and alert to children's emotional and social needs as well as their academic needs in order to ensure that all achieve their full potential.

We can offer:

• A rich ethnic mix of lively children whose imaginations and energy will keep you on your toes
• Supportive parents who want to work in partnership
• Great indoor and outdoor space just crying out for redevelopment into the most amazing learning space - a blank canvas for your creativity and innovations.
• A newly formed team who are invigorated by our early changes
• Fantastic career opportunities as the first Academy in a new Academy Trust with plans to grow
• A dedicated team of talented and caring staff, and a fully supportive and active Trust Board.

The successful candidates will become part of a team who work together, plan and prepare resources together and even make each other cups of tea!

We are committed to the equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions within the Burton and South Derbyshire Education Trust you are required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check prior to appointment.

To request an application form, arrange a visit or for an informal discussion please contact Emma Formby or Michael Watson on 020 3194 3147.

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