Principal

Job Description

Principal of Bridge CollegeHours: 37.5 hours, Permanent over 52 weeksLocation: OpenshawReports to: Head of Education/Chair of GovernorsGrade: Grade 8 point 22We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal at Bridge College.Bridge College is an independent specialist college for young people up to the age of 25 years with complex learning and/or physical disabilities or an autism spectrum condition. Bridge College is part of the Together Trust, a charity providing care andeducation for over 140 years.We are looking for someone to lead change, manage and continue the development at Bridge College, inspire and encourage its students to achieve their best outcomes.Bridge College aims to be the centre of expertise in the region and therefore a major element of the Principals role will be to build effective partnerships with and other Further Education and Independent Specialist Colleges in the region.About the role:

• Provide inspiring, motivational leadership within Bridge College and the sector.
• Advise on the educational character, mission and strategic priorities based on national, regional and local developments to enable the Governing Body and Together Trust to take informed decisions about the future development of Bridge College.
• Secure high standards of teaching and learning and outcomes for students and provide timely, considered, quality information and analysis of Bridge College performance.
• Lead on Bridge College self-assessment and improvement planning involving students, staff, governors and other stakeholders seeking their views and ensuring these are considered in strategic and operation.
• Ensure that safeguarding is promoted throughout Bridge College and is embedded in all aspects of the Colleges operation ensuring that all relevant national and local requirements are met.
• Ensure that Equality and Diversity are promoted and embedded in all aspects of Bridge Colleges operation.
• Sustain and develop Bridge College as an inclusive, student-centred organisation, and an effective learning environment where the learner voice is heard and valued.
• Secure the financial viability of Bridge College by admitting sufficient students, securing appropriate funding, liaising with young people parents, LAs and the relevant funding agency.
• Working with the Together Trust Director of Resources and Finance Team, develop and manage the budget for Bridge College ensuring that it achieves agreed income and expenditure targets and meets funders requirements.
• Lead the staff team, securing their effective recruitment, deployment, supervision, professional development and performance management.
• Ensure that Bridge College meets all relevant legislative requirements, including safeguarding and health and safety.

About You:We are looking for someone with;

• Good Honours Degree.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Proven track record of own professional development and impact within school/ college, as a result of this development.
• Participation in work with other schools/ Colleges agencies.
• Proven track record of leading in-Service activities for others in line with specialist leader in education designation.
• Proven track record of delivering staff engagement through change and transformation.
• Proven ability to translate organisational strategy / policy ensuring common understanding and delivery of related outcomes, through a right first time philosophy.
• Significant experience within a school/ college setting with substantial teaching experience.
• Strong data management skills including the ability to develop this skill in others.
• Excellent understanding and use of assessment for learning approaches, including target setting and tracking.
• A good understanding of the requirements of transition between key stages.
• Senior leadership and management experience.

About the TrustAt Together Trust, our vision is a society where people thrive because they are valued within their communities. For 150 years weve been championing and caring for people with disabilities, autism and complex health needs. Today were one of the North Westsleading disability charities. We help children, adults, parents and carers, delivering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.Our mission is to champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.Why work for us

• You will be joining a great team of like-minded people.
• We are proud to be a real living wage employer and offer annual incremental pay progression
• 27 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years plus bank holidays.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.
• Company pension plan with 7% employer contribution.
• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Mental Health First Aiders offering support from trained colleagues, and free mental health support through our employee assistance provider Lifeworks.
• Access to health plans where you can subscribe to claim towards therapy, dental etc. through Simply Health
• Free in person and online yoga classes for all staff
• A range of discounts and cycle to work schemes as well as staff council and staff networks.