* THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSITION FOR THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY
Lead improvement, strengthen practice, make a lasting difference.
We are looking for an experienced and values-led senior leader to join Chantry Academy as Assistant Principal, leading our work in quality assurance, homework, and marking and feedback. This is a pivotal role within a welcoming and inclusive 11 to 16 academy in Ipswich, where high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement underpin everything we do. Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024, the academy plays an important role within its community and is ambitious for every pupil's success. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with strong educational expertise, using evidence, coaching and effective leadership to strengthen classroom practice, support colleagues and help secure the very best outcomes for young people
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the academy's quality assurance programme, including monitoring, evaluation and school improvement activity.
- Develop, implement and review whole-school approaches to homework and marking and feedback.
- Use evidence from quality assurance activities to improve teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
- Deliver professional development, coaching and support for staff and middle leaders.
- Contribute to strategic leadership, self-evaluation and academy improvement planning as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Why Join Our Trust?
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.
Contact
I f you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Karis Lambert, HR Manager, at: KLambert@chantryacademy.org
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.