Thank you for your interest in the position of Assistant Principal, Literacy at Laureate Academy. I am delighted that you are considering applying for a position in our trust. This is the right job for you if you believe that:
• Every child has the right to an outstanding experience in the classroom every day.
• We should never accept that background, prior attainment or personal circumstances limit a child's potential
• Education can transform the lives of students
• Schools should have high expectations of staff and students every day.
We are looking for an Assistant Principal, Literacy to join an exciting new team at Laureate and work together to create a sustainable but high achieving school. If you are:
• Aligned with our vision and values
• Full of ideas about how to create and embed change
• Innovative but evidence led
• A champion of high standards
Purpose of the role
The purpose of an Assistant Principal, Literacy is to support and lead initiatives that improve students' reading abilities and literacy skills across all grade levels. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of literacy programmes, guiding instructional practices, and ensuring that curriculum aligns with the correct standards.
The Assistant Principal, Literacy works closely with teachers to analyse student data, provide professional development, and support differentiated instruction. Additionally, they will collaborate with other staff members to create a school-wide culture that values literacy, aiming to close achievement gaps and foster a love of reading and writing in all students. The role of Assistant Principal, Literacy will also include additional substantive responsibilities.
Staff Benefits
Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:
• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Mintago – employee benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a Virtual GP
• Eye Care Voucher scheme.
• Partnership with YellowNest -Salary sacrifice childcare.
Please refer to the recruitment pack attached for the full person specification.
The Laureate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.