Job Description

First Vice Principal - Curriculum and Standards

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, resourceful and strategic First Vice Principal who has the ability to lead from the front, develop leadership in others and effect rapid and sustainable change in the raising standards of student attainment.

You will be an outstanding teacher who can inspire others to create outstanding learning opportunities for our students. You will lead on and develop a range of high impact strategies for raising achievement as well as leading on the quality assurance of all curriculum and assessment strands. As an experienced senior leader, you will be confident and highly adept in analysing and using progress data to instigate raising achievement strategies that have significant impact on student attainment.

You will work closely with the Principal to help build the commitment of all stake-holders to a culture of constant improvement, with the vision to embrace the ideas of the sponsor and with a flair for creative leadership that will put learning first and ensure an outstanding education for our students. You will also take a lead on the effective day to day management of the Academy and participate in regular self-review and monitoring to ensure continuous improvement in all aspects of the Academy's work.

Part of the Academy Transformation Trust, Mark Hall converted to academy status two years ago. At present, we are awaiting our first inspection as a new academy. We have a forward-looking, 'can do' culture; in two years, our 5 A*-C with English and Maths has improved by over 20% and expected progress in English and Maths has moved from significantly below national averages to being in line with national averages. We have an ambitious and highly supportive senior leadership team and excellent support from our sponsor in transforming schools and raising standards.

Our sponsor, Academy Transformation Trust, will provide outstanding support and challenge, and is committed to transforming learning, aspirations and opportunities for all pupils, and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to this success.

The Governing Body at Mark Hall Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical/Enhanced DBS clearances and references.

We actively encourage candidates to visit us. To arrange a visit, please contact the Principal's PA on 01279 620676.

Applications via application form, together with letter of application please. Application packs are available on our website: www.mha.attrust.org.uk (About Us - Vacancies) or you can contact the HR Manager, Mrs Louise Olley, on 01279 620673 or l.olley@mha.attrust.org.uk