Community Vice Principal

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Vice Principal to enhance learning experiences for nearly 7,000 students across Nottinghamshire and Sheffield. This role involves strategic leadership, collaboration with a supportive network, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background and a passion for school improvement.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive network

Collaboration with local businesses

Qualifications

• Proven track record of impact in school improvement.
• Experience in driving standards with teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead all team members.
• Deputise as acting principal in absence of the principal.
• Inspire, motivate, support, and challenge staff and students.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

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, then we want to hear from you. We expect you to have a proven track record of impact in school improvement and in 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 first 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.

As the Community Executive Principal, I’m excited to share why joining our team offers a unique and rewarding experience that extends beyond working in a single school.

Part of a Supportive Network

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 regular learning walks across schools, collaborate 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.

Opportunities with Us

• Connect and collaborate: Share best practices, participate in joint projects, and learn from experienced professionals.
• Develop your skills: Benefit from diverse professional development opportunities within a dynamic learning community.
• Make a bigger impact: Influence colleagues and students across the community beyond your own classroom and school.
• Be part of something bigger: Experience the strength of a close-knit community within the larger Outwood family.

I work closely with each academy to facilitate collaboration, ensuring sharing of strengths and continuous improvement. The initial deployment will be to Outwood Academy Kirkby, focusing on developing innovative learning opportunities for students who face access challenges.

About the Role - Who We Are Looking For

• A senior leadership team member supporting and leading all team members.
• Assist principals in communicating the school’s vision and driving strategic leadership.
• Deputise as acting principal in the absence of the principal.
• Lead Deep Support across the learning community with expert practitioners.
• Support the executive principal in leading a talented and committed staff team, focusing on quality and motivation.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner, inspiring staff and students.
• Lead the Senior Leadership Team to promote an orderly, caring learning environment.
• Inspire, motivate, support, and challenge staff, pupils, and partners.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of effective leadership research and inspection findings.

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