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VICE PRINCIPAL-Responsible for: Developing Outstanding Teaching & Learning, Training, and Line Management of Faculty Leaders
Legra Trust (made up of three Academies, Belfairs, Cecil Jones and Darlinghurst) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual as a Vice Principal based at Cecil Jones Academy that can provide leadership that secures the highest standards of achievement and attainment for all of our students along with an ability to think strategically and fulfil the vision of the school.
The successful candidate will provide the inspirational and motivational leadership in line with expectations of the Academy; maintain a focus on improving the quality and consistency of teaching and learning, assessment and feedback and continue to raise pupil aspirations by broadening their horizons and making them responsible for their learning
You will have a good degree, and will have at least two years' experience of successful Senior Leadership at Assistant Vice Principal/Principal level or above which can be evidenced through outcomes in your areas of responsibility. You will also be an outstanding communicator with the ability to engage with and motivate staff, students, and parents/carers.
Pay range: Leadership scale dependent on experience. Required for September 2016 Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd February 2016 Interviews to take place in March
Cecil Jones Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service and satisfactory references. Cecil Jones Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.
Information about the School
Cecil Jones has been graded GOOD by Ofsted after a full inspection in September 2023.
As part of the Loxford School Trust we are able to work within a hub of schools, led by Loxford School, an Outstanding school, thus ensuring that our staff are able to deliver the highest educational standards.
This enables us to stay ahead of an ever evolving education system and a constantly changing society. The Trust strongly believes in developing students, so that they are able to achieve their potential both academically and as members of our community.
We work on the traditional values of respect, discipline and responsibility to prepare our students for the challenges of examinations, social interactions and the world of work. We want all of our students to find their passion and have the tools to pursue their dreams.
Our vision is simple, “that no child is left behind”.
Students are at the centre of everything we do and we aim to give all the necessary foundations for success by helping students develop the skills and attributes that will provide them with real life-chances. Students are expected to work hard and to achieve their individual best academically, to develop skills relevant to the 21st Century and to develop the self-confidence and sense of purpose necessary for success in a highly competitive global society.
Cecil Jones Academy will provide a safe, yet challenging environment where students can succeed and excel.
We will develop a strong pastoral system and curriculum to allow us to ensure that our students are happy, safe and challenged in all they do at school.
Cecil Jones Academy is an inclusive school and we pride ourselves on the fact that we are a family. We will work closely with our parents and our community in order to achieve the best for all in our school.
We aim to:
- Achieve exam success for all – we want our pupils to have as many choices as possible, with a strong foundation of
GCSEs
- Ensure that every child leaves our school knowing themselves as an individual, as a member of a team and as a
citizen
- Create a culture of learning for life
- Provide the skills needed for self-management, resilience and self-worth
- Give opportunities and experiences outside of the classroom to enrich our pupils
We believe that every student has the potential to achieve greatness and will work with every student to ensure that they get there. Our school is committed to the success of each of our pupils.
Our website should answer many of your queries.
The Loxford School Trust and Cecil Jones Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.