Assistant Principal

The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We currently sponsor eight secondary academies, nine primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision and an alternative provision which consists of one primary and three secondary phases.

What we are looking for:   

This exciting opportunity offers the chance to undertake an Assistant Principal role within Bristol Brunel Academy. The successful candidate will bring a leadership experience and acumen that will accelerate our journey towards ‘Outstanding’. The successful candidate will join a strong leadership team, a dynamic staff and a vibrant student cohort. We benefit from a state-of-the-art PFI build that, along with our robust behaviour system, facilitates a calm and positive learning environment.  

The role will lead on our Teaching and Learning Core Aim. We have an experienced, strong team of middle and senior leaders in teaching and learning who are well supported by the CLF on pedagogy, curriculum and assessment. We strive for ‘Outstanding’ at our next inspection and curriculum, teaching and learning are the key drivers for this improvement process. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to shape this journey. The ability to lead through others is fundamental to the success of this role in order to amplify impact across the Academy; the successful candidate will have a well-resourced team of leaders and support staff to empower this important part of the academy.  

Working within the Federation, you will benefit from excellent peer support from colleagues in similar roles across the Federation and great opportunities for continuing professional development. You can expect positive challenge, a supportive environment to succeed within and, in the longer term, further career opportunities across the Federation.  

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Cabot Learning Federation Benefits:   

As part of the Cabot Learning Federation, we can offer you a range of benefits, including:   

• Access to our pension scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme (if eligible)   
  
• Dedicated Training and Development programmes 
• Health and wellness sessions and discounts. 
• Secured discounts for staff at a number of gyms in the local area. 
• Flu Jabs 
• Annual CLF conferences which provides CPD opportunity  
• Comprehensive Induction process  
• Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually  
• Cycle to Work Scheme  
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Generous annual leave entitlement for staff who work all year round .

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About the Cabot Learning Federation   

CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We are proud to be part of a diverse community in Bristol and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupils needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.  

The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.  

The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.