Reference:
JAN20255827 Expiry date:
12:00, Fri, 31st Jan 2025 Location:
Thetford Academy Salary:
Competitive Benefits:
The Inspiration Trust offers all staff a range of benefits via our ‘my lifestyle' portal, including salary sacrifice schemes and employee discounts. Start Date:
September 2025 Thetford Academy is looking for an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Vice Principal. The successful candidate will be passionate about our vision of ensuring our children will be resilient and independent, confident to express themselves creatively, and provided with a wealth of experiences outside of a typical classroom to ensure they are happy and engaged. The successful candidate will be familiar with how to run a highly successful school, capable of both setting strategy and implementing effectively. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join a school with great outcomes that aspires to transform educational standards locally and nationally. You will have opportunities to help your career flourish in a supportive and stimulating environment. We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning for all our staff through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme praised by staff for its support and expertise. Main Responsibilities: Work with the Senior Leadership Team to lead the continued development across the school. Support the strategic development, share good practice, and plan and deliver collaborative activities beyond the school for the benefit of our pupils. Ensure smooth operational running of the school. Ensure all staff are aware of all school procedures and policies. Ensure implementation of the statutory requirements for all inclusion aspects of the work of the school. Present the school and its partners positively both within and beyond the school. Carry out professional duties as set out in the current Teachers Standards and School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions documents. Ideal Candidate: An appropriate degree and Qualified Teacher Status. Successful involvement in performance management, self-evaluation processes, and data analysis as an aid in personal and team improvement, development, and change. Successful experience in leading and managing pedagogic changes at a team, and preferably whole school level. Proven practice in leading, motivating, and supporting staff to achieve high standards. Understanding of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND, and Child Protection. Thetford Academy is a remarkable place to work and is at the academic and cultural heart of the community. Pupils are taught a curriculum to prepare them for challenges they may face while building an appreciation and understanding of the world, achieving this by developing values and habits to allow them to contribute to their community and beyond. We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners. If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Ilona Haye, PA to Principal (ilonahaye@inspirationtrust.org). Closing date for applications:
12pm on Friday 31st January 2025 Interview date:
Wednesday 12th February 2025 Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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JAN20255827 Expiry date:
12:00, Fri, 31st Jan 2025 Location:
Thetford Academy Salary:
Competitive Benefits:
The Inspiration Trust offers all staff a range of benefits via our ‘my lifestyle' portal, including salary sacrifice schemes and employee discounts. Start Date:
September 2025 Thetford Academy is looking for an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Vice Principal. The successful candidate will be passionate about our vision of ensuring our children will be resilient and independent, confident to express themselves creatively, and provided with a wealth of experiences outside of a typical classroom to ensure they are happy and engaged. The successful candidate will be familiar with how to run a highly successful school, capable of both setting strategy and implementing effectively. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join a school with great outcomes that aspires to transform educational standards locally and nationally. You will have opportunities to help your career flourish in a supportive and stimulating environment. We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning for all our staff through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme praised by staff for its support and expertise. Main Responsibilities: Work with the Senior Leadership Team to lead the continued development across the school. Support the strategic development, share good practice, and plan and deliver collaborative activities beyond the school for the benefit of our pupils. Ensure smooth operational running of the school. Ensure all staff are aware of all school procedures and policies. Ensure implementation of the statutory requirements for all inclusion aspects of the work of the school. Present the school and its partners positively both within and beyond the school. Carry out professional duties as set out in the current Teachers Standards and School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions documents. Ideal Candidate: An appropriate degree and Qualified Teacher Status. Successful involvement in performance management, self-evaluation processes, and data analysis as an aid in personal and team improvement, development, and change. Successful experience in leading and managing pedagogic changes at a team, and preferably whole school level. Proven practice in leading, motivating, and supporting staff to achieve high standards. Understanding of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND, and Child Protection. Thetford Academy is a remarkable place to work and is at the academic and cultural heart of the community. Pupils are taught a curriculum to prepare them for challenges they may face while building an appreciation and understanding of the world, achieving this by developing values and habits to allow them to contribute to their community and beyond. We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners. If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Ilona Haye, PA to Principal (ilonahaye@inspirationtrust.org). Closing date for applications:
12pm on Friday 31st January 2025 Interview date:
Wednesday 12th February 2025 Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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