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Leadership Development

Empowering tomorrow’s leaders today—through purposeful mentoring, strategic growth, and a culture of excellence that transforms teaching, learning, and the future of our school.

At Falcons Learning, we are proud to cultivate a culture where leadership is recognised as a shared responsibility and a catalyst for whole-school improvement. Our approach is rooted in a clear and ambitious vision to build leadership capacity at every level, ensuring a consistently high standard of education and outcomes for all learners.

We are committed to developing highly effective leaders through our structured Leadership Pipeline, which ensures staff are supported to grow, reflect, and lead in ways that directly impact teaching, learning, and the wider school community.

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Our Leadership Pipeline

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The Falcons Learning Leadership Pipeline is a formalised, evidence-informed programme aligned with national leadership standards and Ofsted's expectations for outstanding provision. It includes:

  • A structured mentoring programme, delivered across six developmental stages over the academic year.

  • Regular opportunities for staff to take on meaningful leadership roles and school-wide initiatives.

  • Alignment with our Performance and Development Review (PDR) system to ensure professional development is targeted, measurable, and impactful.

  • A leadership portfolio for each participant to track growth, impact, and readiness for progression.

This embedded approach ensures that leadership development is not incidental, but integral to the daily fabric of our school improvement strategy.

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Impact Over Time

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Leadership at Falcons Learning is characterised by:

  • Consistent growth over time, with aspiring leaders progressing into more senior responsibilities while maintaining our ethos and driving improvement.

  • A track record of internal talent development, reducing reliance on external recruitment and enhancing continuity in leadership practice.

  • The development of leaders who understand their role in shaping curriculum intent, implementation, and impact.

  • A focus on sustainable leadership, where individuals are supported to grow with confidence, clarity, and care.

Through this approach, we ensure that our leadership and management remain highly effective and outward-facing, with systems in place to adapt, improve, and share best practice. Staff at all levels are ambitious for their learners and for themselves, and they are empowered to lead change that secures the best possible outcomes.

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What This Means for Our School

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Our commitment to leadership development ensures:

  • A relentless focus on improvement, aligned with our values and driven by evidence.

  • Strategic, reflective leadership that builds capacity and resilience across the team.

  • A culture of collaboration, accountability, and high expectations.

  • Long-term sustainability in leadership, improving staff retention, morale, and impact.

At Falcons Learning, leadership is not a destination—it is a journey of growth, stewardship, and positive influence. Our pipeline ensures that this journey is accessible, supported, and aligned with our mission to provide exceptional education for every learner.

Staff Survey
 

Falcons Learning Staff Survey Results – 2025

We're delighted to share the results from our 2025 staff survey, highlighting the valued perspectives of our dedicated team. The graphic below presents an easy-to-understand summary of staff responses, clearly displaying average ratings through star indicators. This feedback illustrates our strengths and helps us pinpoint areas for ongoing improvement. We are committed to using these insights to foster a supportive and thriving school environment for our staff and pupils alike.

Thank you to all staff members for your valuable contributions.

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Working at Falcons

Vacancies at Falcons Learning

We are proud of our learners, proud of our work, proud of our team. If you would like to be a part of the team check into this page regularly. 

We value the individual skills that the team bring to the table and we welcome diversity and difference. 

Volunteers are welcome at Falcons Learning. Get in touch to find out more.

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We, at Falcons, value the team. We ask a lot from our staff: high standards of performance, professionalism, and a willingness to develop.

We want to keep good staff so we offer the following class leading benefits:

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  • Non contributory Private Health Insurance Cover (we pay for this!).

  • Sickness cover for 80% of your salary for a year of sickness. 

Current Vacancies

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal – Post 16, Compliance & Development

Location: Goole (with potential travel to additional sites)
Full-Time | Permanent | Leadership Pay Scale (Negotiable based on experience)
Start Date: September 2025

About Falcons Learning

At Falcons Learning, we are committed to transforming lives through personalised, high-quality education that empowers young people to reach their full potential. As an inclusive and nurturing Post-16 provision, we place our learners at the heart of everything we do.

We are now seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking Assistant Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role focused on Post 16 leadership, compliance and expansion, with significant opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership of Post-16 Provision: Oversee the curriculum design, delivery, and quality assurance of Post 16 education. Ensure all learning pathways are responsive to learner needs and local/national skills priorities.

  • Growth and Expansion: Lead the growth and development of Falcons Learning provision at the Goole site and other potential sites. Deliver a successful material change application during the 2025–2026 academic year to increase learner numbers.

  • Compliance & Regulatory Excellence: Ensure all activities adhere to legal and regulatory frameworks including Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF), Independent School Standards (ISS), and safeguarding legislation.

  • Whole-School Improvement: Work across the school to drive continuous improvement, aiming for ‘Outstanding’ in all areas of provision.

  • SLT Contribution: Contribute to the general management, operational leadership and supervision across the organisation as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

  • Safeguarding Lead Role: Promote and ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all learners in line with KCSIE and the Children Act 1989 & 2004.

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent leadership experience in Post-16 or alternative provision.

  • Proven leadership in curriculum development and quality improvement.

  • Strong knowledge of compliance with DfE, Ofsted, and safeguarding frameworks.

  • Experience in managing successful inspections or regulatory submissions.

  • Clear, strategic thinker with an ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable:

  • Experience with Post-16 curriculum pathways, including SEND, NEET prevention, and employability routes.

  • Familiarity with the process and delivery of material change applications with the Department for Education.

Why Join Falcons Learning?

  • A growing and ambitious educational organisation committed to innovative approaches.

  • Collaborative, inclusive working environment.

  • Opportunities to shape policy and practice at a systemic level.

  • Professional development and leadership support.

Safeguarding Statement

Falcons Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

How to Apply

Please visit: https://www.falconslearning.com/vacancies

Go to Apply, download an application form using the 'download' button, and send completes .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Competitive

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Expected start date: 01/09/2025

Cleaner

Falcons Learning is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Cleaner to join our team on a maternity cover basis. You'll help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our learners and staff.

Key duties include:

  • Cleaning classrooms, offices, toilets, and communal areas

  • Replenishing supplies and reporting maintenance issues

  • Following health & safety and safeguarding procedures

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Experienced in cleaning (preferably in schools or public buildings)

  • Dependable, efficient, and friendly

  • Willing to undergo a DBS check if required

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Falcons Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 9 months

Pay: £12.58-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 per week

 

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025

Apply Now

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Please fill in the following application form:

Please submit your completed form to Georgia at georgiawash@falconslearning.com.

 

Thank you.

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