Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more 

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Principal to join our senior leadership team. You will help shape the future of our academy enabling you to develop your own expertise in leadership and management and make a significant difference to the lives of the young people at Six Villages. This is an important appointment and we want to recruit a committed professional who is ambitious for our academy and will work tirelessly to help deliver the best possible educational experience to every student.

As our Assistant Principal, you will have the opportunity to play a significant role in the development of Ormiston Six Villages Academy being centrally involved in the overall leadership and management of the academy and will help establish a school culture that is both nurturing and ambitious.  You will benefit from being  part of the OAT family and comprehensive CPD through the school and associated networks.

The job description and person specification in the attached candidate pack will give you a clear picture of the experience needed to be successful in this role. This key role would suit a seasoned assistant principal looking for a platform to prepare for future career progression, or equally aspirational middle leaders who can evidence successful team leadership and potential to progress to senior leadership. 

This is a fantastic time to join our small, vibrant and caring learning community at Six Villages. We provide students with a safe, positive environment to explore, learn, investigate and develop into confident young adults who are ready to enter an ever changing and competitive world. We aim to stretch, to stimulate and grow a love of life-long learning.  We know that academic achievement of the highest order is within our reach and we strive to become a truly outstanding academy.

To further your insight into our academy, please take a tour of our website at www.ormistonsixvillagesacademy.co.uk and read the September 2017 and the November 2022 Ofsted report via the link which can be found on the website under Key Information/Ofsted. 

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.  

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning. 

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits 

 Benefits of working for Ormiston Six Villages include:

• generous pension
• free on-site parking
• comprehensive CPD provision
• loyalty deals in staff canteen
• access to an employee assistance programme
• 20% discount on childcare fees at Potter’s Houses
• discount at Specsavers
• cycle to work scheme
• discount at Virgin Atlantic
• free tea and coffee making facilities

 About you 

The exceptional candidate we are seeking will share our core belief, which is that ‘we provide excellence for all because there is excellence in all.’ You will manage and develop key strategic areas of the academy, driving whole school improvement. Your specific areas of responsibility will be allocated upon appointment.

To be successful in this role you will;

• have a proven track record of leading improvements with credibility and due diligence 
• have expertise in using data effectively and evaluating impact
• have experience in a leadership and management role and of leading teams and participating as a team member
• have the energy, enthusiasm and skills of an outstanding teacher and a record of consistently achieving very strong outcomes as our assistant principals have a teaching commitment 

If you have any further queries or wish to arrange a tour of the academy, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Canadas, Administration Manager, on 01243 546802 or by email ccs@ormistonsixvillages.org.uk.

 Please apply before the closing date.  Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date and close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

 Ormiston Six Villages Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

 All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

 The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

  All the academy policies can be found here: https://ormistonsixvillagesacademy.co.uk/key-info/policies