Vice Principal - Merlin Top Primary Academy

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Merlin Top Academy

Base: Merlin Top Primary Academy, Braithwaite Avenue, Keighley, BD22 6HZ

Please note: The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 26 academies; 14 secondary and 12 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions.

Merlin Top Primary Academy is part of Northern Education Trust, a nationally recognised and trusted multi academy trust with vast experience of school improvement.

This an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to work closely with the Principal to help shape the continuous improvements required to ensure all our students have access to the educational provision they deserve. You will join a friendly and supportive team of professionals, contributing to regular networking meetings to enhance collaborative working across the trust.

This will be underpinned by our vision ‘We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for our children. By doing this, we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care’.

We are looking for a forward-thinking, hardworking and can-do leader who understands our vision of being ‘Outcomes Focussed, Child Centred’. You must have the passion, drive and commitment to continue the outstanding work already achieved, working in collaboration with the Trust family of schools.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of leading a team on a whole school development area and can demonstrate your impact.
• Be an outstanding teacher.
• Have experience of working as a member of a senior leadership team and / or managing school improvement.
• Be able to lead, motivate and inspire others.
• Demonstrate clear, strategic thinking in managing the school to achieve its aims and vision.
• Be committed to, passionate about and inspirational in continuing to raise standards.
• Have high expectations of learners in all areas.
• Achieve high effective partnerships with staff, pupils, parents, academy council members and the community.
• Be enthusiastic, creative and innovative.
• Have proven skills to monitor evaluate and report on standards of attainment, learning and teaching, and data analysis.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of our organisation.
• Have a proven track record of action planning and implementing for school development with evidence of impact.
• Have enthusiasm and sound common sense and are relentlessly positive.

In return we can offer you: 

• An opportunity to work within an inclusive and values driven organisation.
• Extensive support to develop your potential in this forward-thinking trust at an exciting time in our development.
• An opportunity to be part of a team of welcoming, dedicated and hardworking individuals.
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to over 180 courses via the National College.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced car leasing
• Access to various discount sites

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/171909?aisId=12&rmId=3355

For more information, please contact Neil Cooper (Principal) at n.cooper@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing Date: Sunday 14th April 2024