Assistant Principal (Temporary)

Role: Assistant Principal - Temporary until Easter 2027

Academy: Outwood Academy Redcar

Start Date: ASAP

Salary (Actual Salary): £63,688 to £ 70,275

Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you ready to provide proactive support to senior leadership and governors, ensuring the Academy operates effectively at the highest level? Join us as an Assistant Principal, where you will bring depth to the Leadership Team, focusing on two key 'Deeps' areas as assigned by the Principal, and actively contributing to the monitoring of teaching and learning quality across the Academy.

This role is ideal for an innovative leader flexible enough to manage the Academy on a day-to-day basis, especially during Senior Leadership Team (SLT) absences, while putting students first in every action.

Welcome from the Community Executive Principal, Gemma Trattles:

Welcome to Outwood Academy Redcar, located in the heart of Redcar, a vibrant coastal town in the beautiful region of the North East.

I am immensely proud of our academy’s commitment to fostering a nurturing and challenging environment where every student can thrive. We are a community dedicated to the Outwood Grange Academies Trust’s core principle of ‘Students First,’ and we are constantly striving to raise standards and unlock the potential within each of our young people. Central to everything we do is our commitment to break down barriers to success, unlocking the true potential within our young people and creating an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of background or ability, feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team of dedicated and passionate staff, professionals who share our passion for education and our unwavering belief in the power of transforming lives. If you are driven, dedicated, and eager to contribute to a school where you can truly make a difference, I invite you to explore the opportunities outlined within this advert. We look forward to welcoming you to Outwood Academy Redcar and the Outwood Family of schools.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Helen Murphy (Business Manager) at h.murphy@redcar.outwood.com.

The Assistant Principal supports the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) by contributing to the achievement of objectives and targets outlined in the Academy Development Plan, while also embedding all elements of the 'Deeps' and promoting synergy between two assigned areas. A central aspect of the role is maintaining depth within the leadership structure and assisting with the management of the Academy on a daily basis, particularly when other SLT members are unavailable.

This leader actively monitors the quality of Teaching and Learning across the Academy and takes responsibility for a specific management area, initiative, or project. Furthermore, the role involves championing the 'Every Child Matters' agenda, promoting equal opportunities, and contributing to staff development, research, and innovative practice.

As part of continuous professional development, the Assistant Principal will also serve as the Lead Member of SLT for one period each week, acting as the first line of response for Academy-wide issues.

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Candidates must hold essential qualifications, including a Degree and a PGCE or equivalent. Crucially, applicants must possess up-to-date knowledge of educational theory and practice, coupled with a strong understanding of government guidelines on safeguarding. Extensive experience is required in both leadership and project management. The successful applicant will demonstrate the essential ability to work effectively to tight deadlines, exhibit innovative and progressive thinking, and possess the skills necessary to lead and work constructively within teams.

Desirable attributes include familiarity with "The Deeps," having a formal Leadership/Management Qualification/Course, and experience in conducting management investigations.

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