Community Vice Principal

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Vice Principal to join their collaborative team across Nottinghamshire and Sheffield. This role offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of nearly 7,000 young people while fostering a culture of innovation and best practices. You will lead a talented team, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance the educational experience for students facing challenges. With a commitment to professional development and community engagement, this position is perfect for an ambitious leader ready to take their career to the next level. Join a supportive network and make a significant difference in the educational landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in school improvement and driving standards.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner capable of motivating staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead all team members as part of the senior leadership team.
• Deputise as acting principal in the absence of the principal.
• Lead Deep Support across the learning community.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Teaching and Learning

Motivational Skills

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Qualification

Job description

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Vice Principal - to be deployed across the Nottinghamshire and Sheffield learning community

Salary: £75,675.00 to £83,646.00 (L18 to L22)

Start Date: September 1, 2025, or earlier if possible

This is a truly unique opportunity to impact positively on the lives of almost 7,000 young people and establish and implement positive learning experiences for our most challenged young people.

If you are an exceptional, ambitious, inspirational, creative, dedicated leader and want to be part of our inclusive community team, we want to hear from you. We expect you to have a proven track record of impact in school improvement and driving standards with teaching and learning. Applications are welcomed from leaders seeking their first vice principal role, with potential for accelerated development and progression towards a headship. Through our links with the National Institute of Teaching and the Outwood Institute of Education, we offer a world-class development programme tailored to ambitious individuals aiming for their next career step.

Imagine being part of a supportive network of four Outwood academies across Nottinghamshire and Sheffield, where collaboration and innovation are central. We host joint senior team meetings, schedule learning walks in different schools, work with local businesses to provide student opportunities, and develop mechanisms for working with parents. We foster a culture of sharing best practices and are committed to providing world-class professional development for staff.

With us, you will have the opportunity to:

1. Connect and collaborate with colleagues across multiple schools: Share best practices, participate in joint projects, and learn from diverse professionals.
2. Develop your skills and expertise: Benefit from various professional development opportunities within a dynamic learning community.
3. Make a bigger impact: Influence colleagues and students across the community beyond your classroom.
4. Be part of something bigger: Experience the support of a close-knit community within the larger Outwood family.

We work closely with each academy to facilitate collaboration, sharing strengths, learning from each other, and striving for continuous improvement. Our focus is on enriching students' lives by providing innovative learning experiences, starting with Outwood Academy Kirkby, focusing on developing opportunities for students who find accessing the curriculum challenging.

About the role - Who we are looking for

• A member of the senior leadership team supporting and leading all team members.
• Assist principals in communicating the school’s vision and driving strategic leadership to empower pupils and staff.
• Deputise as acting principal in the absence of the principal.
• Lead Deep Support across the learning community with a team of practitioners.
• Support the executive principal in leading a talented team, focusing on the quality of provisions for students, with skills to motivate and coach at all levels.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner capable of motivating staff and students, with determination to make a significant difference.
• Lead the Senior Leadership Team to promote a positive, orderly, and caring environment, working with staff, parents, and the community to enhance students' life chances.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, support, and challenge staff, pupils, and partners.
• Up-to-date knowledge of research and inspection findings on effective school leadership.

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