Vice Principal for Character and Culture

Job Description

Vice Principal for Behaviour Character and CultureThe Head of School and Executive Principal are seeking a well-qualified, innovative and inspiring new Vice Principal to take a strategic role in promoting the school educational aims and ethos (Strive,Achieve and Believe!). The role offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to help shape the academic thinking and practice at The Chalk Hills Academy, which is part of a growing and dynamic Multi-Academy Trust - The Shared Learning Trust.You willjoin the senior leadership team in this newly available position, created due to the successful promotion of senior leadership colleagues. Supporting the Head of School in driving the Academy forward, you will have the necessary can-do attitude combinedwith a passion to get the job done. This is a very exciting time for the school and its journey towards becoming a world class Academy. It is a fantastic opportunity for a suitably qualified Senior Leader who wants to make a real difference to the pupilsat The Chalk Hills Academy. We are looking for a candidate with ambitions to be a future Head of School/Principal. The main purpose of the post is to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the schools behavioural processes whilst also developing (andlater establishing) the character and culture of our students such that it supports their personal development.We are a fully comprehensive school and the successful candidate will be able to engage, inspire and challenge pupils and staff. We are proud toserve our local community - we have high expectations for our students and are driven to remove barriers to their success. The candidate will be values driven and have a clear moral compass, integrity, and belief that pupils must receive an outstanding education,which is reflected in outstanding pupil outcomes. The successful candidate will gain a wealth of experience, including working alongside an experienced and successful Leadership Team, many of whom have had experience working in London schools and for largenational academy chains.What does The Chalk Hills Academy and The Shared Learning Trust offerTo be a major part of an experienced and determined Senior Leadership team who are focused on raising the attainment and aspirations of all the pupils across theschool. An opportunity to shape, develop and embed a clear ethos across our Academy as part of a supportive MAT A commitment to excellent professional development and the successful candidate will have access to support from outstanding Senior Leaders, theoption to apply for the NPQH and many national CPD opportunities A clear vision of Strive, Achieve, Believe for our Academy community underpinned by a staff who work together as a strong and united team. A supportive staff and Trust network including accessto a confidential staff counsellor, out of school offers and perks courtesy of PerkBox and an employee of the month rewards scheme Our facilities include a brand-new gym with new equipment opened 2019 which staff are welcome to use after school hours anda brand new Sixth Form block opened in September 2019.If you want to grow and develop in a fast paced, dynamic and successful Academy, come and join us at The Chalk Hills Academy!Key Duties Through outstanding strategic and operational leadership ensure ourbehavioral systems are fit for purpose with a comprehensive focus on behaviour and attitudes, ensuring clear processes and systems to support good and outstanding practice is in place. This will include a strong focus on policy into action, rewards and restorativejustice. Through strong leadership improve the progress and achievement of all pupils in agreed phases of the academy ensuring they consistently make better than expected progress and improve the progress of under-performing curriculum and pastoral areas.Be able to establish a clear framework for student Character and Culture which is then easily communicated to all stakeholders and consistently embedded throughout the academy. Oversee all behavioural policy and practice Oversee the exclusion process ensuringsystems are fair, transparent, robust and clear Oversee the Academys student mental health policy/well-being and provision Develop systems to ensure the Academys ethos is outstanding in relation to both a positive and respectful culture Line manage and holdto account Assistant Principals and other key middle leaders ensuring they fulfill their responsibilities to a high standard. All members of the leadership team to carry out responsibilities as and when directed by the Head of School or Executive Principal.TheSuccessful Candidate Be an experienced member of a senior leadership team Comfortable in the public domain and leading whole school projects successfully Have an excellent understanding of behaviour management Have the ability to think strategically and solveproblems Have a clear vision for raising outcomes Be inspirational and motivate others Keep abreast of educational, legal, national and international developments and concepts Be well-read with a passion for innovation and creativity Be an excellent classroompractitioner particularly in regards to teaching and learning Have a passion for outstanding learningStart Date asap or April 2022Salary L15 - L20 £59,581-£67,364 dependent on actual experienceJob Role Full time, permanentThe Trust reserves the right to interviewand appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.Why work for Chalk Hills Academy £30 million state of the art building with well-equipped classrooms in an Ofsted rated Good school Youll be working alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Principaland Senior Leadership Team who are here to support and develop you Unparalleled CPD opportunities with free courses every Thursday catered to your developmental needs Excellent opportunities to develop and grow in a successful and expanding Academy Freshlybrewed coffee for staff on arrival to the academy every morning in your own 12oz Bamboo reusable cup Employee of the month scheme winning shopping vouchers Fantastic staff benefits that make a difference to your work life balance