Assistant Principal & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Salary Range £40,517 – £48,168 per annum depending on experience and qualifications
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead to support the Executive Principal in providing leadership for our two sites in Bristol: Grace Garden School, Westbury on Trym and new site opening in Stoke Bishop. Responsible for its success and continuous improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its students and the highest standards of learning and achievement in accordance with statutory and Ofsted requirements, and in line with the vision and method of Ruskin Mill Trust. The post holder will be theDesignated Safeguarding Lead and will lead on behaviour management and pastoral support within the school.Main Duties include:
- Assist the Executive Principal to create an organisational structure that reflects the school’s values, and enables the management systems, structures and processes to work effectively in line with legal requirements.
- To deputise for the Executive Principal where needed
- To act as a line manager for designated staff, including carrying out probationary reviews, performance development reviews, supervisions, debriefs and performance and absence management.
- To act as a Designated Attendance Lead in accordance to the Attendance Policy.
- To support the Executive Principal to develop a school ethos that enables everyone to work collaboratively, share knowledge and understanding, celebrate success and accept responsibility for outcomes.
- To work in collaboration with the Executive Principal to drive the school improvement and the school self-assessment and improvement plan in the context of the Ofsted inspection framework and the educational and therapeutic paradigm of the Trust.
Working at Grace Garden School is rewarding and, in return, we offer competitive salaries with progression in pay once qualified. In addition, staff receive:
- A comprehensive induction, an excellent personal development plan and extensive training to include
Autism, Attachment, Emotional Resilience, Holistic Support, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE),CPI Safety Intervention training
- A beautiful location in Bristol
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free employee assistance programme with BHSF
A completed application is required for consideration of this role, please visit https://rmt.org/careers/
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure
For further information and to apply visit www.rmt.org/jobs/ or email our recruiter claire.carrington-smith@rmt.org
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,517.00-£48,618.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/11/2023
Reference ID: INDHP
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