Assistant Principal
Salary: L17 – L22, £69,970 to £79,112 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Flexible working options may be considered.
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Location: Great Park Academy
You will be employed by the Gosforth Group and may need to work across all locations within the Multi Academy Trust as required.
About the Trust
Gosforth Group are a thriving and ambitious Multi Academy Trust, committed to excellence in education, where all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability.
‘Create your future’ encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all of our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations.
We are extremely proud of what we have achieved so far and as a collective group, we have an ambitious vision for future growth. Currently, the Gosforth Group comprises of 6 academies, providing education to approx. 6000 students in middle, secondary and post 16-settings, across Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside.
We employ over approx. 650 colleagues across the group, who are responsible for creating and sustaining a culture of empowerment, growth and unrivalled support, making the Gosforth Group a special place to both work and learn.
About the Academy
Come to work in a thriving community. Great Park Academy is a growing school committed to providing the very best education for pupils from Year 5 to Year 11. The school opened in September 2021 on a temporary site at Gosforth Academy. We will move to a brand new 1200 capacity school building in 2025 which will be situated in the Great Park area of Newcastle.
We are one of two new schools within the Gosforth Group Multi Academy Trust and will be welcoming our new cohorts of students when the position starts meaning that we will have Years 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. This is a wonderful opportunity for a dynamic, creative teacher to help shape the future of our school.
The role of Assistant Principal
Required from September 2024, Great Park Academy Academy are seeking a highly motivated and inspirational Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will provide proactive support to the Principal and ensure that the leadership and management of the Academy operate at the most effective level possible. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and driven leader with experience in developing and implementing new initiatives either within a department or whole school. As a Senior Leader you will be a highly visible part of our school community and must therefore model the highest levels of professionalism, whilst being able to develop strong working relationships with staff and students.
What we are looking for
The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people at various age key stages and will be expected to create a culture that enables all learners and staff to excel.
The appointed candidate could be offered a role based on their strengths, abilities, and passions. The role will be shaped around the skills and desires of the successful candidate, but overwhelmingly you must be able to align with our values and vision. You need to be a leader that others will follow and have a passion for wanting the best from those around you.
As Assistant Principal, you will have an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 alongside the education inspection framework. You will promote a relentless focus on personal development and delivery of a broad and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of learners and produces positive outcomes.
Specific areas of responsibility will be decided upon appointment depending on the needs of the school, and the experience of the successful candidate.
What we can offer you
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking.
- An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
- Enthusiastic and motivated students
- An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
- A school with its community at heart
- An exciting programme of staff well-being activities, from football to surfing!
- Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group
A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Gosforth Group’s website, click here.
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or arrange an informal visit, please contact name, Katherine Billingsley, katherine.billingsley@greatparkacademy.org.uk">katherine.billingsley@greatparkacademy.org.uk
To apply
Please complete an application form and email to hr@ga.newcastle.sch.uk">hr@ga.newcastle.sch.uk
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Closing date: Sunday 21 April 2023 at 23.59
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here.
Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will normally be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including an online check.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview, will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.