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Assistant Principal - Full-time

Wye School, Wye

  • Ref:KCC886-4007-119L
  • Posted:08/09/2023
  • Pay:Competitive
  • Start Date:1st January 2024
  • App Close Date:29/09/2023 at 08:00
  • Interviews:Ongoing

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AP needed for a January 2024 start. Full-time. Any subject considered but English, Maths or Science an advantage.

Wye School is part of United Learning, a group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. Schools within United Learning work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. With a shared curriculum and lesson plans from around the group available to all, our teachers have strong foundations to lead the engaging, rounded education our children deserve. The shared curriculum includes assessment support which allows for across group moderation.

Wye School opened in September 2013 with a single intake of Year 7 students who delivered our excellent first GCSE results in August 18, followed by strong GCSE and then A Level results in following years. We are a mixed comprehensive school. Ofsted praised our, ‘very vibrant and strong leadership... clear and aspirational vision,’ and, ‘high level of ambition for the students and the school.’  We are over-subscribed and are only interested in appointing teachers who aim to challenge and fully support outstanding progress for every student.

We are now looking to add to our close-knit team of dedicated and dynamic staff.  We want to appoint an Assistant Principal who is capable of leading our 6th Form in all pastoral and academic areas, and leading on careers and safeguarding for the school. The post holder will also teach, with English, Maths or Science the best fit with our timetable, but any subject will be considered. Please see the Job Description for more detail on the AP role. Our SLT is a strong team who work together well and look forward to working with a new AP.   

As well as future opportunities at Wye School, there will be possibilities at Chilmington Green School, a second United Learning school that has opened in Ashford this year and is in a cluster arrangement with Wye School.

We welcome applications from candidates with varying degrees of experience but a minimum of 5 years teaching and Key Stage 5 experience are essential. We offer extensive training opportunities  through United Learning.

Applications will be considered on receipt. Suitable candidates will be interviewed on receipt of application and Wye School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Chloe.Brisley@wyeschool.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. A DBS (previously CRB) check is required for all successful applicants.

Information about the school

Wye School has a vision of excellence, a vision shared by all staff and students. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2018, the school is dedicated to ensuring each student gains the knowledge, confidence and skills to make a success of their future lives. The school caters for Years 7 -13 with a roll of 600, housed in a new building situated in the beautiful Kent Downs countryside, offering an outstanding environment for staff and students. The first GCSE results in 2018 were above average for Progress 8 and above national average Attainment 8, and followed by an equally strong second set of results in 2019. Students are well behaved and hard working and our staff form a friendly and committed team. As the smallest local secondary school, great pride is taken in strong relationships internally and with parents and the community.

Located within close proximity of Wye village centre, the school is at the very heart of the local community and has the potential to grow into a truly exceptional school. Wye is perfectly located to enjoy the Kent countryside, whilst still being within an hour of London thanks to HS1.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Chloe Brisley
  • Address:Wye School , Kempe Centre, Olantigh Road, Wye, Kent, TN25 5EJ
  • Telephone: 01233 811110
  • Email: Chloe.Brisley@wyeschool.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.