The GORSE Academies Trust
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Assistant Principal Responsible for SEND
Little London Academy stands proudly at the heart of Leeds city centre, and celebrates and embraces all cultures, faiths and personalities together in our safe and happy school.
Our team is immensely proud to offer an education and pastoral experience that changes lives, raises aspirations and provides all pupils with the Gift of Choice for their futures. We strive for every child to make progress above and beyond expectations, whatever their starting points.
For those privileged enough to work at Little London, it is a rewarding experience that provides the opportunity to make a difference to the life chances of all our pupils.
We are looking to further strengthen our Senior Leadership Team with the appointment of an Assistant Principal responsible for SEND. Whether you are a talented and proven leader or looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Have a genuine desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life chances of our children.
- Be hardworking, dedicated and willing to embrace new challenges.
- Be an inspirational teacher with a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
- Be a qualified SENDCo, or be undertaking a recognised SEND qualification such as the NPQ for SEND.
- Be a highly effective leader who leads by example, developing excellence in others through coaching, mentoring and leadership of a key stage. Experience within EYFS would be particularly advantageous.
- Have a proven track record of leading a core subject and driving improvements in outcomes.
- Possess a clear vision, energy and commitment to all aspects of school life.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external agencies.
- Share our commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential, both academically and personally.
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We Can Offer You
- Enthusiastic, friendly and well-mannered children who are eager to learn.
- The opportunity to develop your leadership voice and shape the strategic direction of the academy.
- The chance to work in strategic partnership with an outstanding Senior Leadership Team and colleagues from across The GORSE Academies Trust.
- Exceptional professional development opportunities delivered by colleagues from across the trust, including Executive Principal-level leadership.
- Access to our leadership development programme, designed to nurture and support leadership aspirations.
- The opportunity to work in one of only 20 accredited World Class Primary Schools in England.
- A fun, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
- A culture that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits and wellbeing support as part of The GORSE Academies Trust.
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Little London Academy is part of The Gorse Academies Trust, having joined in February 2024. The Gorse Academies Trust has an increasingly well-known reputation for changing the life chances for children and young adults who come from some of the most impoverished parts of the country. The trust’s mission is to ensure that they play a significant role in removing the stubborn link between poverty and academic underperformance.
Consequently, pupils and professionals are in the vanguard of a national drive which seeks to prove that where teaching is excellent, leadership inspiring and behaviour standards are exemplary, all children excel regardless of background.
If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and abilities, we look forward to hearing from you.
Candidates are invited to visit the school to look around. To arrange a visit please email Sam Done, Principal at recruitment@littlelondon.leeds.sch.uk.
An application pack including full job description is available to download directly from our website at www.tgat.org.uk/jobs. All applications should be returned to Recruitment@littlelondon.leeds.sch.uk. For further information please visit our website www.littlelondon.leeds.sch.uk and watch our welcome video.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
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