Job Description
The fixed term Assistant Principal will play a key role providing support to the Executive Principal in leading Danesholme Infant Academy in the interim period before a new Head of Academy is appointed. This will be including some SENDCO admin tasks.
At Danesholme Infant Academy we are passionate about providing opportunities to help our children to grow into responsible and independent young people. We have high expectations of our pupils both as learners and citizens. We provide a rich, stimulating environment which caters for children of all abilities and aims to develop each child's potential to the full. Our staff are friendly and committed and work together in the best interests of our pupils and our community.
Danesholme Infant Academy works in partnership with Danesholme Junior Academy, sharing a site, staff and resources. Please contact us office@danesholmeinfantacademy.org to find out more.
Are you a leader who is:
• an effective leader, with a successful record of sustained educational improvement
• able to build positive relationships with staff, parents and pupils
• an effective developer of high-quality teaching and the curriculum
• able to ensure high standards of achievement for all pupils, and be the advocate of those with additional educational needs, liaising with appropriate agencies
• resilient, dynamic and keen to lead by example
Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.
• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
