Assistant Principal

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your main areas of responsibility are likely to include:

• Working with the Head of School and academy leadership group to achieve the shared vision for the academy
• Playing a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the academy
• Leading the development and maintenance of a high-quality, positive learning environment
• Overseeing curriculum planning and development in assigned faculties
• Ensuring students choose appropriate courses and benefit from induction, high-quality advice and guidance
• Supporting colleagues and subject leaders in developing schemes of learning, short- and medium-term planning
• Ensuring equal access to and participation in all aspects of the curriculum for all students
• Assisting in monitoring, evaluating and reviewing classroom practice and promote improvement strategies
• Supporting subject leaders in ensuring high performance across the curriculum and throughout all subjects
• Establishing and maintaining the highest possible standards of behaviour, attendance and personal development for students
• Demonstrating and articulating high expectations and set aspirational targets for the whole Academy community
• Being a role model in embodying our values of courage, confidence and commitment

A full list of duties can be found in the Job Pack.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• QTS and a good undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
• Extensive teaching experience, including significant experience of sixth form teaching
• Experience of securing excellent outcomes in A level and/or vocational Level 3 courses
• Successful management experience as Head of Department (that offers Level 3 courses) or as a current member of the SLT
• Experience of writing self-evaluation, monitoring reports
• Experience of observing teaching and giving feedback
• Experience of improvement planning and securing improvement
• Experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
• Experience of contributing to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
• Experience of developing and sustaining positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the Governing Body to build consensus support and capacity
• A proven track record of managing and implementing change in relation to teaching practices and standards
• A track record of success in leadership and management

Please download the Job Pack for a full person specification.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

About Us

Come and work with an inspiring community of students and help shift the trajectory of their lives.

We are not your average Sixth Form. Our job is to provide our students with an education that combines academic rigor with character education and the cultural capital our students need to thrive in their next steps. Sixth Form encompasses the step from childhood to adulthood and Harris Clapham Sixth Form enables the young people of South London to make that step successfully by offering an excellent academic and general vocational education.

You will join a brilliant community of staff and students who have recently been judged 'outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted. We are making a huge difference to the lives of young people in South London, helping them to go to university and become socially mobile. It's an exciting, inspiring and rewarding place to work.

Our emblem is the eagle, and we invite students to come as they are, and we will help them to fly. At the heart of everything we do lie our values of courage, confidence and commitment (we call this the Clapham Character). As well as a first-class academic experience, we know that students need to develop character to go on to be successful. We help them to develop the courage to step into the unknown and face new challenges, the commitment to their own future which they show through hard work and consistency and the confidence to develop as a leader.

A love of learning and a commitment to the transformational power of education is at our core. We not only aim to empower students with the knowledge and skills that they need to realise their potential, but also help them to develop as leaders and exceptional communicators who have the confidence to challenge and think critically.

We have recently been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Inspectors said that 'students thrive at the sixth form because they have extensive opportunities to develop their character and interests', that they 'become more independent and highly motivated to improve' and are 'extremely happy with the high-quality teaching they receive'. Character education was also praised, and students' behaviour described as 'impeccable'.

You can read the full report here.

Our staff are happy and work hard to support each other and spread joy. We listen to them and aim to create a kind and empowered working environment. Fantastic positive working relationships between staff and students also helps this. We think it is a lovely place to work.