Trust Vice Principal - Behaviour, Attitudes and Attendance

Post Reference: 2552

Academy: Trust Central Team

Job Title: Trust Vice Principal - Behaviour, Attitudes and Attendance

Grade: L20 - L24 (£79,475 to £87,651)

Hours: Full time

Accountable to: Interim CEO

The White Rose Academies Trust is a Leeds-based multi-academy trust with a reputation for raising ambitions, engaging local communities and rapid school improvement.

The trust consists of three secondary schools - Leeds City Academy, Leeds East Academy and Leeds West Academy, and also welcomed its first primary school (Alder Tree Primary Academy) on 1st December 2020.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

The trust employs over 500 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years.

The vision for our Trust is to deliver an exceptional, inclusive education where no one gets left behind. This applies to both our wonderful students and our team of committed professionals. The Vice Principal interested in this role will be an outstanding leader, who is able to enact this vision and who will inspire and empower others, to make a significant contribution to the Trust's overall effectiveness. The postholder must be driven by a commitment to creating the best possible educational opportunities for the young people of The White Rose Academies Trust in order to raise aspirations and transform lives.

Role:

You will be an experienced leader with a track record of sustained impact and influence in relation to the Behaviour, Attitudes and Attendance areas of the Ofsted framework. You will demonstrate a solid understanding and impact in the formulation and implementation of strategy, evidenced by sustained and significant school-wide improvement.

You will work with a range of senior leaders across the organisation on an extremely focused piece of work in relation to Behaviour, Attitudes and Attendance to contribute towards the development of effective multi-tiered systems of support which offer a strong universal provision for students, underpinned by high quality core instruction and the curation of a positive and inclusive school culture, bespoke targeted support and interventions which are carefully planned to meet student need by adopting a 'support first,' relational approach to behaviour management. You will be instrumental in the development of quality assurance processes and shaping a carefully curated programme of Continuing Professional Development which makes a significant contribution to developing expertise in the workforce enabling us to fully deliver on our vision.

This role demands exceptional people skills due to the requirement to work within any of our academies across the Trust as directed by the ICEO, to fulfil long term periods of deployment where capacity is required.

All post-holders at White Rose Academies Trust are responsible for improving the outcomes for learners and upholding the ethos of the academies. Keeping Children Safe in Education and the guidance for Safer Working Practices directs the work of every adult working at or associated with White Rose Academies Trust.

Closing date: Thursday 9th December 2024

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White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.