Bobby Moore Academy is looking to recruit an inspirational Assistant Principal with a specialism in Social Science to join our Le.....
Bobby Moore Academy is looking to recruit an inspirational Assistant Principal with a specialism in Social Science to join our Leadership Team.
Bobby Moore Academy is an all through school, providing a world-class education for the children of east London. A school characterised by ambition and drive it is transformational in its impact on their life chances and we all as a community stand firm in our belief that;
We are the drivers of social mobility.
We address social injustice head on.
We are architects of aspiration.
We are unrelenting in our focus on academic achievement.
Our expectations are uncompromising.
We craft good character.
We are custodians of the ‘master key’
We are situated across two iconic sites on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and our Secondary phase is now heavily oversubscribed. We are building partnerships with the new East Bank development, including the BBC, UCL, V&A East which is bringing incredible opportunities to the young people of East London.
Since the school was founded in 2017, we have set ambitious academic standards backed up by exciting enrichment opportunities, whilst nurturing and caring for the wellbeing of every child. At capacity, our two sites will accommodate over 1500 pupils, including a Sixth Form. Built on the legacy of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games we enjoy world beating facilities including a competition standard 400m running track, full size football pitch and field events space, Astro-turf pitch, and state of the art classrooms and school buildings. Taking leadership inspiration from our namesake and the 1966 World Cup winning team we are inspired to generate transformational change for the young people in our care.
About the David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET), of which the Bobby Moore Academy is part, has a passionate belief that by offering young people an outstanding range of opportunities they will discover what they can excel at and thus transform their life chances.
Such an ethos demands that at Trust and individual school level, we bring together best practice from across the independent and state sectors, to ensure high expectations and outcomes for pupils. In practice, this ethos is driven through four core values, the rules by which our community will thrives:
Aspiration – Always aiming high
Ambition – Being the best we can be
Courage – Nothing holds us back
Respect – Always leading by example
We are an equal opportunities employer, and as with all roles within Bobby Moore Academy, we welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates representing ethnically diverse communities.
Benefits of working at Bobby Moore Academy
L12-15 £70,807- £78,895 FTE per annum
Teacher's Pension Scheme
Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform
discounts on car leasing
holiday discounts
cinema tickets
restaurant booking discounts
cycle to work scheme
About the role
Support in monitoring, evaluating and reviewing outcomes in terms of student progress.
To actively monitor and quality assure the subjects, year group and house that you lead, taking appropriate steps to ensure high standards are achieved.
To liaise with the stake holders as appropriate to ensure the highest levels of attendance, punctuality and student welfare.
To ensure the Academy tutor programmes play a central part to the support and guidance of all students.
To ensure the Academy Behaviour & Ethos policy is applied consistently by all staff and followed consistently by all students.
To play a leading and highly visible role in the day-to-day management of the Academy.
Leading on and implementation of all policies, to whole Academy and faculty level, with requisite monitoring and evaluation to ensure high quality outcomes.
Who are we looking for
Qualified Teacher Status
A good honours degree in a relevant subject
Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
Excellent leadership practitioner with demonstrable experience in you subject area
Experience of sustained impact (18 months+) within an area of school leadership
Commitment to research-informed pedagogy
Relentlessly high expectations of staff and pupils
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please us the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
