Assistant Principal
32.5 hours per week
Salary (10-16)
Closing date: 27th January 2025
Interviews: 3rd February 2025
Join Our Team at Medeshamstede Academy!
About the role:
A opportunity is available to join Medeshamstede Academy as Assistant Principal. Medeshamstede Academy is an all-through special free school for autistic students in Peterborough. You will drive high quality curriculum practice and teaching, learning and assessment across the secondary department within the academy, working closely with the Deputy Principal.
We’re looking for an exceptional leader who:
- is excited about providing the very best education for students with complex special educational needs and has significant experience of working with autistic students
- is passionate about developing an aspirational curriculum which is adapted to the needs of individuals and focuses on what’s really important.
- has experience of developing a curriculum for students who are working significantly below age-related expectations and using teaching strategies which are appropriation for neuro-diverse learners
- is able to inspire leaders, teachers and support staff to use a range of evidence-based teaching strategies and is committed to supporting the professional development of their team
- is able to collaborate with the team of professionals working around the students and engage with stakeholders including therapists, the Local Authority and care workers
- can contribute to the vision, organisation and academy improvement to ensure a high level of performance
- has an effective leadership style that encourages innovation and confidence and builds a positive culture amongst staff
- can build positive relationships with staff, students and families alike
- is able to demonstrate the values that underpin our approach to supporting students
About us:
Informal conversations about the role and visits to Medeshamstede Academy are encouraged, please get in touch with Sarah Martin, Education Director: Special Academies, sarah.martin@greenwoodacademies.org for further information.
Joining a successful multi-academy trust, you can expect comprehensive CPD and a future that could take you anywhere. You will have specific support from the Greenwood Academies Trust network of experts, working to a Special Academy Improvement, Support and Quality Assurance framework and will have access to a range of informal support and professional development. We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
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.