Deputy Principal (with Primary & Deputy DSL responsibility)
Salary: Leadership (L10-15 )
Due to continued growth at Thames Valley School, we are pleased to be recruiting for several new roles. These opportunities reflect our expanding provision and commitment to supporting an increasing number of pupils.
Thames Valley School is an Autism Specific Specialist Free School seeking a Deputy Principal. This is a great and exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team and be part of the school’s journey in establishing excellence in the education of autistic pupils.
Every child is entitled to an education and every child deserves the best possible developmental opportunities so that they learn more and do more, preparing themselves for life after school. Our autistic pupils learn in happy and safe environments that are able to support their individual needs as autistic learners.
If you are a Leader in search of a school where you can really make a difference, we want to hear from you. We are looking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Principal to join our school and take up this fantastic opportunity.
You will be passionate about developing best practice in your school and be self-motivated to continually update your knowledge and ensure practice in the school is informed by evidence and research.
LAT Academies Trust currently includes two other free schools, Church Lawton School & Vanguard School. The schools work to maximise the standards, curriculum offer, training and employment opportunities. This role will enable you to influence & contribute to the future of the LAT Academies Trust schools.
Who we are looking for:
Purpose
· Work alongside the Principal in the development and management of the school, with specific responsibility for our Primary department.
· To deliver and sustain high expectations of the Primary department, driving better outcomes for all.
· Contribute to the day-to-day organisation and operational management of the school.
· Provide analysis of the development of pupil wellbeing, safety and individual needs in relation to pupils’ special educational needs to demonstrate progress made and intervention strategies in this important area, as part of the Quality-of-Life framework, with a specific focus on the Primary phase.
· As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, take responsibility for certain areas of school function. Areas will be determined upon appointment dependent upon skills and experience.
Deputy Principal
· Work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure smooth and effective running of the school day, including ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils as well as the delivery of the curriculum through safe staffing allocation and organisation.
· As requested, deputise for the Principal and monitor the day-to-day functioning of the finance, human resources, administration and facilities management of the school.
· Provide the highest standard of support assisting pupils in achieving their maximum potential through the implementation of the Quality of Life (QoL) and SPELL frameworks. Training can be provided for this.
· Deliver actions to ensure that the LAT and Thames Valley School policy guidance is upheld.
· Develop the provision of the highest possible quality of education and care, maintaining a supportive atmosphere for each pupil. Drive the improvement and an innovation agenda.
· Alongside our Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning, ensure the attainment and achievement of teaching and learning outcomes.
Alongside our Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning, ensure that activities / programmes are consistently implemented in accordance with each pupil’s individual plans.
· Support staff induction and training in conjunction with the principal, with a focus on induction and training for Teachers and Learning Mentors.
· Develop and implement policies and procedures relating to your areas of responsibility.
· Working with the SLT to monitor timetables, rotas and staff cover to ensure appropriate educational, care and transdisciplinary input.
· Monitor the curriculum and the input of educational staff and the transdisciplinary team creating a ‘one school’ ethos.
· Develop and build relationships with parents / carers and professionals.
· Manage delegated budgets on a day-to-day basis.
· Work closely with the School Principal and Deputy Principal to formulate the School Improvement Plan and Strategic plans.
· To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
· To always support and implement the Trust’s policy and procedures of the school.
General
· Participate in the Trust Networks as requested and contribute to policy, practice and understanding of effective pedagogy across our schools.
· Liaise with partner schools, feeder schools, universities and HE institutions, sharing and learning best practice and using it to inform the practice of the subject team.
· Work towards and support the school vision and the school objectives outlined in the School Development Plan.
· Contribute to the broader life of the school and the school’s programme of extra‐curricular activities. Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding students.
· Always comply with all Trust and Academy policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and HR policies.
· Work within the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective.
· Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues.
· Engage actively in the performance review process.
· Job descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You are expected to carry out other activities that are within the scope of the role.
How to apply
· To apply for this role please click and complete the online application form found using the URL below: https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=191282jAbb&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=796395xBb2
· When completing the supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and highlight any information that shows your suitability for the role
For more information about this job please email [email protected]
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism or Asperger syndrome.
The LAT Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: £62,202.00-£70,293.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
