Wilmington Academy
Location
Dartford, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
We are now recruiting for the role of Head of College (Vice Principal) for Wilmington Academy; a truly fantastic leadership opportunity within a very successful and financially sound, mature and geographically local multi-academy trust that combines management freedom for effective leaders with secure central support that encourages collaboration for success.
Our successful candidate will be a talented and highly motivated leader with drive and commitment to excellence as well as strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders. You will be joining a supportive, committed and passionate team who work hard to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential. We are looking for an experienced professional who can demonstrate strategic leadership and excellent management, and a proven track record of success in raising standards.
This is an exciting time to join our leadership team. You will be expected to play a key role in developing the strategic vision for Wilmington Academy even further whilst ensuring that our students develop their potential, achieve academic success and develop our core values. The successful applicant will be a key member of the senior leadership team and will have significant autonomy in leading their assigned College, and will have management responsibilities for one or more faculty areas (this can be confirmed in due course depending on the successful candidate’s specialisms).
This post provides an outstanding career opportunity to be part of driving our academy forward and to play a critical role in the next phase of the academy’s development. To view the structure of the senior leadership team, please click here .
We wish to hear from you if you are committed to making a difference to the lives of our community and are:
Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.
On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Office Manager, Alison Williams via [email protected] . Visits will be offered and will be hosted by Mike Gore (Principal). Please ensure you offer Alison a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy.
Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with Mike Gore about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Alison (as above) in the first instance.
Application closing date: Tuesday 19th March 2024 (noon)
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 19th March 2024 (pm)
Interview date: Tuesday 26th March 2024
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information, please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Advisor) on [email protected]
The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
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