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Leadership L16 (£72,162) - L20 (£79,475) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Permanent, Full Time
April 2025 Start
Shape the Future of Education
Are you an inspiring and accomplished leader with a proven track record in behaviour management, pastoral care or curriculum development? If so, Maltings Academy is looking for a Vice Principal to join our school starting in April 2025.
What You'll Do:
- Lead with Vision: Partner with the Principal to develop and implement the school improvement plan, championing whole-school initiatives that drive excellence in teaching, learning, and student well-being.
- Empower and Inspire: Manage, develop, and support Assistant Principals and staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations.
- Shape Young Minds: Oversee the design and delivery of curriculum that meets the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.
- Cultivate a Positive Culture: Lead the development and implementation of behaviour and pastoral care, creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and empowered to succeed.
- Build Strong Partnerships: Engage with parents, carers, and the wider community, fostering a shared commitment to student achievement and well-being.
We Are Looking For:
- A Passionate Educator: You are a skilled and experienced classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising attainment and inspiring a love of learning in all students.
- A Strategic Leader: You have demonstrated success in leading and implementing whole-school initiatives, driving positive change, and achieving measurable results.
- A Collaborative Partner: You possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, building strong relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and external stakeholders.
- A Values-Driven Individual: You are aligned with Lift Schools' vision, mission, and values, demonstrating a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and the well-being of every child.
In your school
Maltings is a 11-16 academy based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the academy has 900 students on roll and benefits from a purpose-built building that was constructed in 2011. There are excellent transport links to London which enables our staff and young people to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that London provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site.
Visits to the academy are encouraged. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Julie Joiner, School Operations Manager jjoiner@maltingsacademy.org
Closing date : 11th December 2024
Interview date(s) : 16th & 17th December 2024
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.Our partnership withOne Worldpowers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, includingAmbition Institute'sEarly Career andNPQofferings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Information about the School
Lift Maltings is a mixed secondary school in Witham, Essex and is part of Lift Schools, a national network of schools created to provide thousands of students with the best possible education.
Our core purpose is to provide our students with a well rounded learning experience that is of the highest standard so that they can stand shoulder to shoulder with others confidently.
It is our aim to instil the ambition in our students that they need to achieve that their aspirations and goals, and for those aspirations to not be limited by any preconceptions they or other may have of them. Our students should leave us at Lift Maltings feeling empowered to do absolutely anything they have their mind set on be that academically or personally.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
-We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
-With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
-We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.