Job Description

Assistant Principal Educational Research, Professional and Staff Development

Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community facing school that is determined to support the academic and holistic development of pupils in order that they leave the school with a strong skillset and positive life chances. The culture of the school is underpinned by an academically rigorous curriculum, high expectations and standards and a broad enrichment offer that supports young people to build a broader skillset and passions for life.

The school is focused on providing the very best provision for pupils by supporting the professional development of staff, offering a comprehensive and focused CPD programme and encouraging staff to engage with external, nationally recognised professional qualifications.

In recent years, the school has adopted an evidence-based approach in supporting staff to develop their pedagogy through a comprehensive professional development programme. This work has focused on key educational priorities whilst also affording time for staff to address subject specific priorities with a view to ensuring that pupils experience the very best educational experiences and staff are able to continue to develop a grow as professionals. The school are keen to support staff across different phases of their career and enable them to pursue opportunities to progress.

Ongoing professional development is the foundation of our provision and underpins the school's academic focus and commitment to ensuring that staff have the climate in which they can focus on honing their craft.

The work to date has had a significant impact in driving school improvement. We're keen build on this work and are seeking to appoint a talented and knowledgeable senior leader or aspiring senior leader who has a passion for pedagogy, the science of learning, professional development and supporting staff to continue to develop their practice to the benefit of our outstanding young people.

As an integral part of a dynamic, driven and committed leadership team you'll help support a talented, knowledgeable and dedicated staff. You'll take the strategic lead for evidence based professional development, development focused performance management, constructive and informative quality assurance, supporting IIT placements and overseeing the deployment of our early career teacher programme. In addition, you will work closely with the Vice Principal responsible for Curriculum and Assessment considering how further development can support improvement.

You will line manage a group of dedicated staff within the teaching and learning team, providing capacity for the strategic strands of the role to be undertaken effectively. You will also have the opportunity to support with the line management of some curriculum areas using your knowledge and experience to support individual subject areas to positively impact on practice in the classroom.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly motivated senior leadership team who are committed to providing staff with the very best support and a climate to be successful. Your role will be in integral in building on the successes of the school in recent years to ensure that our pupils have the very best opportunities and provision.

Penketh High School is a proud member of the Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to 'serve, challenge and empower the educational community.'

At the Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from 'hire to retire'. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, a work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and a structured personal and professional development.

Join The Challenge Academy Trust and be part of a supportive community that values deep connections with students, parents and staff. Thrive in a role where teamwork, professional growth, and job satisfaction are paramount and enjoy the flexibility and diversity of our engaging activities. Join us to make a lasting impact on the lives of students.

Our staff offer also includes:

Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).

Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.

Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though 'Education Connect', our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College'.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

All details and an application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org. For any further details please contact HR on 01925 722298 or email hr@penkethhigh.org

Competed forms should be return to hr@penkethhigh.org by Friday 9th May 2025 at 12 noon.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person