Job Description

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About this Role

Post Title:

Assistant Principal

Department

: Bramley Park Academy

Reporting to:

Executive Principal

Salary within the range:

Scale Point - L1-5

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Wellspring Academy Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Bramley Park Academy. We are looking for a highly driven and passionate individual to join us and play a significant role in the development of our newly formed academy. The success of Bramley is underpinned by a dynamic, driven and highly motivated team of professionals and is, essentially, a warm and caring place to be. We genuinely believe that all our children have infinite potential and it is our job to unleash it. We are passionate about making a difference for all of our pupils and require likeminded leaders to join us in this quest.



Bramley Park Academy is a part of Wellspring Academy Trust, a successful values driven Multi-Academy Trust which is fully committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve. We work in strong partnership with our family of Wellspring academies in particular with our sister school Elements Primary School. We are fully committed to the professional growth of our colleagues and in this role you will be invited to participate in a series of CPD events, leading to your rapid development as an innovative and highly effective leader. Those with an ambition to develop these skills and to grow as a future leader should be especially keen to apply.



Having experienced a highly successful ofsted inspection and as the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.



We are interested in hearing from people who:

Are inspirational teachers, with a track record of raising standards Are creative, imaginative, committed and passionate about learning Can lead and inspire others Have a commitment to working with children who require excellence in all that we do to ensure they thrive. Are aspirational about their own career pathway and are committed to professional development.


Your role will be to model outstanding practice in the classroom, to support, guide, and develop the practice of colleagues and trainees in partnership with our sister school to innovate, explore, research, refine and define quality teaching and learning in our Academies. Your work is likely to extend your influence across a cluster of Academies. You will be an exemplar of good practice and a leader of joint-practice development



Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.



We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.



If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.



For informal enquiries, please contact Leanne Barker on 0113 2564888.



All applicants need to complete the Equal Opportunities form.