We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Assistant Vice Principal to join our leadership team as well as provide clear and effective leadership to the safeguarding team and lead in curriculum continuity via Social Inclusion in our internal Reset Provision and Personalised Learning Centre. This role comes with unparalled opportunities for development, progression, and a positive influence for our staff and students.

The successful candidate will help to ensure that students who access these internal provisions are well supported to succeed. This will involve working closely with the pastoral team, curriculum leads and the wider inclusion team, providing strategic direction and quality assuring the work taking place in this area. Whilst leading on Social Inclusion, the Assistant vice Principal will coordinate any necessary pastoral interventions for students who access the Personalised Learning Centre, measuring impact and effectiveness along the way at key points throughout the calendar year. Through line management of the Reset Manager, the Assistant Vice Principal will help to support students who are temporarily removed from mainstream lessons by creating a transformative provision that encourages students to reflect on their choices and prepares them to reintegrate with their peers. Within the role, the successful candidate will work closely with the Local Authority to represent those of our students who attend Alternative Provision by ensuring they make good progress across the academic year. Additionally, this person will work closely with the Attendance team and will look at the curriculum gaps a student may have and provide a provision for lost learning. This applies to any persistent absentees and students with unsatisfactory attendance. Furthermore, the successful candidate will also work very closely with the behaviour and standards senior leaders within the establishment to ensure that the student experience is outstanding. The new Assistant Vice Principal will be a highly successful and experienced teacher in their subject specialism, who is able to enthuse, motivate and inspire children by generating a love for learning. The successful candidate will have already demonstrated excellent leadership, management and communication skills and the ability to effectively drive forward change which ultimately impacts positively on the outcomes of pupils and the overall standards of a school/academy. Good teamwork, high standards and a capacity for hard work will have been at the core of their success. They will be a creative thinker with an ability and determination to develop Co-op Academy Swinton as a beacon of excellence in all areas - in order to secure high quality outcomes for all pupils. It is expected that the Assistant Vice Principal will demonstrate consistently good with outstanding features across all key areas of teaching, and have recent experience in and evidence of substantial impact on the improvement of a school/academy in areas which are relevant to this role. The successful candidate will be joining a highly effective Senior Leadership team and will be expected to contribute more broadly to the successful running of the Academy as directed by the Principal. 

Why us?

Our academy provides a place for pupils aged 11-16. We are easily commutable from all areas of the North West with Swinton train station less than a 5-minute walk away. We have a dedicated team of staff who build and share positive relationships and a caring culture with our wonderful students. This was highlighted in our recent Ofsted inspection (June 2024), where we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas. At Co-op Academy Swinton, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional educational experience for our students and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for our staff. Our academy offers a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment where students and staff are inspired to achieve their best. You will be working with passionate colleagues who are dedicated to challenging and supporting students in equal measure. Together, you will guide them through their educational journey, ensuring they are well-prepared for the world beyond.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! 

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. Staff also receive double discounts every month!
• National terms and conditions and a wide range of additional benefits are provided by the Co-op Academies Trust and its sponsor, The Co-op.
• High quality professional development programme provided by the Co-op Academies Trust and the support of many local Trust academies
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• And more!

How to apply

Closing date: 8am, 20th February 2025

Interviews: w/c 24th February 2025

If you have any issues regarding your application via the FACEED system, please contact swinton.recruitment@coopacademies.co.uk

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.