Vice Principal

Teaching & Learning Responsibilities:

• To teach a class at any level throughout the Academy
• To be a committed and active member of the staff team and Academy community
• To share the planning within a specified year group and to prepare and evaluate activities that lead to the effective education of the pupils in your charge, through half-termly, weekly and daily plans
• To liaise effectively with teachers when providing cover for classes, including internal cover for course attendance and PPA release
• To maintain effective records of pupils & groups progress, using teacher assessment and other systems
• To ensure the good behaviour of all pupils in the Academy, supporting Federation procedures for the management of pupil conduct & discipline
• Commitment to high standards, quality & equality in education across the Academy
• To follow the agreed Academy procedure for the display and presentation of pupils' work, ensuring that support staff are briefed appropriately regarding the presentation of a display work
• To apprise parents of their children's progress, attitudes, attainment and targets through formal and informal meetings, both before, during and after the Academy Day
• To become a lead member of a curriculum development team as part of the planned programme of professional development meetings
• To promote the vision, aims and values of the Academy and to contribute to their development
• To play a full part in the life of the Academy including staff meetings and briefings, INSET, assemblies, liaising with key stakeholders and Academy policy making
• To participate fully in the Academy self-evaluation process including lesson observations and other appropriate evaluative activities (such as work and planning samples, moderation etc)
• To implement all Academy policies, promoting equal opportunities for all
• To undertake other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the Principal
Leadership Responsibilities:
• Overarching responsibility for standards across all areas of your remit
• You are accountable for the quality of education and experience of school life that each pupil encounters on a daily basis.
• To be accountable for the success of the area of responsibility you lead on
• To be responsible for specific termly projects and the evaluation of them
• To take a leadership role in school self-evaluation
• To ensure that all Academy policies and procedures are complied with
• To set high expectations and targets for staff and pupils in relation to standards of pupil achievement and the quality of teaching
• To ensure effective co-ordination of team planning, preparation, and assessment, ensuring
• that all members of staff play an equal and equitable role
• To ensure effective methods of internal communication exist within the team and to be the first point of contact
• To liaise effectively with other members of staff, including subject leaders, support staff, advisers, governors and parents
• To ensure effective communication exists with parents, including letters home about productions, visits, assembly dates etc.
• To assume responsibility for all matters relating to health and safety, including risk assessments and educational visits
• To take overall responsibility for the organisation and delivery of enrichment activities, including trips, after school clubs and other creative activities, taking into account Every Child Matters outcomes
• To be responsible for all matters relating to behaviour and discipline within your area of responsibility, ensuring that correct behaviour management procedures are followed
• To investigate and report to the leadership team that outcomes of investigations into unacceptable behaviour
• To be aware of the pastoral needs of children and ensure that appropriate support is put into place
• To meet with parents whose pupils are experiencing behaviour difficulties as per the behaviour management policy
• To ensure all new staff are inducted, and receive a copy of the staff handbook and other key documents, in particular ensuring they are aware of expectations, including the school aims and vision
• To provide support and advice for any new teachers, including students, volunteers and visitors
• To be responsible for the deployment of resources, including paper distribution, exercise books, pencils, pens etc.
• To liaise with the SENDCo to ensure that all support staff are deployed effectively in accordance with school policies
• To ensure all appropriate assessment arrangements are in place, including SATs, optional SATs and end of unit assessments
• To ensure all end of year arrangements are in place
• To attend phase team meetings as required, ensuring the outcomes of the meetings are fed back to the phase team and other appropriate members of staff
• To be responsible for all other matters relating to the smooth running of the team and the Academy
• To lead by example and to express continually the school vision, values, aims and priorities of the school
• To contribute to management decisions on all aspects of policy, strategy, development and organisation
• To evaluate the effectiveness of the school in terms of overall provision, including pupil achievement, attainment and teaching and learning
• To maintain and develop effective relationships with all stakeholders, including parents, governors, local authority and other bodies outside the school
• To share responsibility for the school in the absence of the Principal, Vice Principal and other Associate Vice Principals
• To attend leadership team meetings as required and to report to staff and governors as necessary
Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country's leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne's dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically. Since the federation was formed in 2004, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools. We now consist of seven academies:
• Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney
  
  Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:
Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation Early finish on Friday - secondary academies Hybrid working for planning and preparation time - primary academies The Mossbourne Allowance
• Free lunches
• Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym - secondary academies Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes Discounts at local restaurants Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs Saturday and holiday paid programme Special leave scheme (additional paid time off) Staff appreciation awards and events First rate professional development and career opportunities Financial support for career development
• 'Introduction Bonus' for current staff
• Remuneration for exam board marking
• Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
• Terms and conditions apply for some benefits
If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application. Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We are committed to anti-racist principles and practices, and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal. The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. You can follow us on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/ Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation in our Federation Recruitment and Employee Experience Brochures.