Trust Vice Principal (Primary)

Haberdashers' Academies Trust South; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education trust is seeking a Vice Principal to drive school improvement across its schools in Greater London. The successful candidate will lead a portfolio of responsibilities, support staff development, and contribute to the teaching and learning environment, aligning with the Trust's high standards and vision for education.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles with a focus on school improvement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle parental concerns.
• Demonstrable impact in previous roles related to education.

Responsibilities

• Lead on school improvement priorities and manage teaching staff.
• Promote high-quality teaching and monitor pupil outcomes.
• Act as a first point of contact for staff and parents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management

School Improvement

Job description

We are seeking a talented leader, who has the ambition and experience to become a Principal or a Head of School within the next 1 - 3 years. We are looking for someone who aligns with our values, and who wants to make a sustainable contribution to the development of our Trust. Your experience may have taken a variety of paths; but you will have demonstrable impact in relation to school improvement in your previous roles.

You will be placed as a Vice Principal or Head of School within one of our Trust schools and will lead on a portfolio of leadership responsibilities. You will collaborate with colleagues across the Trust to drive school improvement priorities within and across schools. The post is offered on a full-time basis, but we will consider part-time. The responsibilities will be designed to utilize the skills and expertise of leaders, in consultation with the development needs of our schools.

In return, we will offer the chance to work alongside experienced senior leaders to develop your leadership skills. As a participant in our accelerated leadership programme, you will be offered first-class learning opportunities to develop and hone your craft as a leader, in anticipation of your first Principalship.

Key responsibilities

To act as a Vice Principal within a primary school, with potential to act as a Head of School.

Leadership and Management of the school

• Line manage teaching and non-teaching staff (as agreed with the Executive Principal), supporting the development of a culture of excellence across the school. Have specific responsibility for Quality of Education.
• Support and challenge staff, ensuring effective appraisal and line management processes, and oversee all tier 1 HR matters (keeping the Executive Principal informed). This may include all first-stage HR matters.
• Develop a positive learning environment by modeling the Trust’s leadership framework and ensuring it is conducive to learning.
• Undertake self-evaluation and school improvement planning alongside the trust-wide strategy to improve priority areas.
• Support staff recruitment and ensure effective induction in line with Trust policy.
• Provide training and CPD opportunities for staff, working with the Executive Principal and Senior Director: Professional Learning.
• Oversee staffing, staff cover, and resource allocation.
• Implement the behaviour policy consistently, including managing rewards and sanctions below suspension level, and recommend PEX and suspensions to the Executive Principal.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Promote high-quality teaching across all subjects, taking responsibility for the Quality of Education.
• Ensure teaching practices align with our Five-Year Strategy and Teaching Principles.
• Identify weaknesses in teaching and implement interventions; monitor and review their effectiveness.
• Oversee the assessment system to provide useful information and ensure it aligns with the Trust.
• Monitor pupil outcomes, especially for disadvantaged pupils or those with SEND, and address underperformance.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour to foster a thriving learning environment.
• Oversee the implementation of the Habs Advantage and PSHE programmes.

Communication

• Act as the first point of contact for staff and parents, handling stage 1 parental complaints.
• Promote the Trust’s vision and model it consistently.
• Attend relevant LGB meetings and report as required.
• Contribute to reports for the CEO or board.
• Manage parental events and communications in liaison with the Executive Principal.