School Principal - Doncaster

Randstad Education; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package (Leadership Pay Sp

Job summary

Randstad Education in Doncaster invites applications for a Vice Principal to lead an ambitious school community. You will shape the vision, culture, and academic strategy, working with senior leaders to drive rapid school improvement.

The role requires UK leadership experience, QTS with NPQH or equivalent, and a proven track record in safeguarding, stakeholder engagement, and developing high-performing staff. This is a high-visibility post with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Significant recent leadership experience within the UK education system.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification.
• Proven track record of rapid school improvement and raising attainment.
• Strong mentorship and development of high-performing teaching and support staff.
• Excellent collaboration with parents, MAT leaders, local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Shape school vision, culture and academic strategy.
• Lead and develop senior leadership, teaching and operational teams.
• Engage with parents, MAT leaders and local authorities to drive improvement.
• Ensure safeguarding standards and pupil wellbeing are prioritized.

Skills

Leadership experience (UK)

Strategic planning

Staff development

Community engagement

Safeguarding

Education

QTS

NPQH or equivalent

Job description

Are you an inspiring educational leader driven by a passion to transform learning outcomes for young people in South Yorkshire?

Are you ready to shape the vision, culture, and academic strategy of a thriving school community in Doncaster?

Do you possess the strategic foresight, resilience, and proven leadership needed to guide a dedicated team toward continuous excellence?

If so, Randstad Education is delighted to present an outstanding opportunity for a Vice Principal to take the helm at an ambitious school in the Doncaster.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this pivotal executive leadership role, candidates must demonstrate:

• Proven UK Leadership Experience: Significant, recent experience operating in a senior leadership capacity within the UK educational system, with a deep understanding of the Ofsted inspection framework and Department for Education (DfE) standards.

• Academic Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) along with a recognised higher-level qualification or leadership credential (such as NPQH or equivalent post-graduate leadership qualification).

• Strategic Vision & School Improvement: A proven track record of driving rapid school improvement, raising attainment, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing learning environment.

• Staff Empowerment & Development: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, inspire, and manage high-performing teaching staff and operational teams.

• Community Engagement: Strong collaboration skills to engage effectively with parents, carers, multi-academy trust (MAT) leaders, local authorities, and the broader Doncaster community.

• Safeguarding Excellence: An unyielding commitment to child protection, safeguarding, and promoting the health, safety, and well-being of all pupils.

• Competitive Package: Salary structures aligning with the Leadership Pay Spine, accompanied by comprehensive benefits packages negotiable upon appointment.