Assistant Principal – Sixth Form (Maternity Cover)

King Solomon Academy Assistant Principal – Sixth Form (Maternity Cover) Location:

Marylebone, London Salary:

Ark Leadership scale (Inner London) Contract : Fixed term Start date:

January 2025 Closing date:

11am on Thursday 14 th

November 2024 NB: this ad will close on 1 st

November and reopen on 4 th

November while we transition to a new system. Information about the new system will be available on our website. A unique opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking school About the role: We are excited to offer the role of Assistant Principal (Maternity Cover). This is a fixed term contract due to the maternity leave of a senior colleague and would entail leadership of Sixth Form. The successful candidate is likely to be an experienced key stage 5 teacher and leader, who is ready to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour in this part of the school. This role is of a senior leader and as such, the successful participant should be ready to take on responsibility and be developed in all aspects of school leadership. Our ideal candidate will have: Experience of leading, coaching and managing staff Experience of leading a high achieving team within a complex school environment Experience of raising attainment in a challenging classroom environment Evidence of continually improving the behaviour and culture of groups of pupils View the full job description and person specification

here . About our school: King Solomon Academy has consistently been one of the highest performing non-selective schools in the country. We are rare in that it is a genuine all-through school. Our pupils join at 2,3 and 4 years old and stay with us until they are 18. By joining our school, you play a part in showing what is possible when children’s education is seen as a long-term commitment. We are growing a team of exceptionally committed staff who value each and every year of a child’s education equally. If you too are motivated to redress educational disadvantage in the UK, King Solomon Academy is beginning to show what is possible and you could be part of the team defining the future of education in our country. We aim to transform the lives of our pupils. Our mission is to provide a rigorous education that prepares our pupils for success at university and beyond, irrespective of their starting point. Our teachers and leaders do whatever it takes to make this a reality How to apply: Please click the

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button below and submit your application. We are advertising this role mid year, so we understand we may need to be flexible on timings of recruitment and around the start date. As such, we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is advised. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To arrange a visit, an informal chat or for any queries, please contact our HR Officer, Salma Ali on

[email protected] . Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this

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