Posted: 10/02/2025 - Application Deadline: 25/02/2025
Spinks Lane
Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP
United Kingdom
Permanent, Full Time
April 2025 Start
Shape the Future of Education
Are you an inspiring leader, with a proven track record in leadership and management? If so, we'd love you to join our team as Vice Principal at Maltings Academy, starting in April 2025.
What You'll Do:
* Lead with Vision: Partner with the Principal to develop and implement the school improvement plan, championing whole-school initiatives that drive excellence in teaching, learning, and student well-being.
* Empower and Inspire: Manage, develop, and support Assistant Principals and staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations.
* Shape Young Minds: Oversee the design and delivery of curriculum that meets the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.
* Cultivate a Positive Culture: Lead the development and implementation of behaviour and pastoral care, creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and empowered to succeed.
* Build Strong Partnerships: Engage with parents, carers, and the wider community, fostering a shared commitment to student achievement and well-being.
We Are Looking For:
* A Passionate Educator: You are a skilled and experienced classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising attainment and inspiring a love of learning in all students.
* A Strategic Leader: You have demonstrated success in leading and implementing whole-school initiatives, driving positive change, and achieving measurable results.
* A Collaborative Partner: You possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, building strong relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and external stakeholders.
* A Values-Driven Individual: You are aligned with Lift Schools' vision, mission, and values, demonstrating a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and the well-being of every child.
In your school:
Maltings is a 11-16 academy based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the academy has 900 students on roll and benefits from a purpose-built building that was constructed in 2011. There are excellent transport links to London which enables our staff and young people to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that London provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site.
Visits to the academy are encouraged. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Julie Joiner, School Operations Manager at jjoiner@maltingsacademy.org.
Closing date: 9am 24th February 2025
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
o Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
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