Vice Principal

Teaching Vacancies; Bickington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bickington is seeking an inspirational Vice Principal to support the Principal in leading the academy. This key leadership role is designed for an ambitious professional dedicated to improving educational outcomes for all pupils. The role encompasses significant responsibility for leadership areas, fostering a positive culture, and driving continuous improvement. The candidate should be passionate about education and committed to creating an inclusive environment for both pupils and staff.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Pension

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Passion for education and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to create an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in leading the academy.
• Take responsibility for designated leadership areas.
• Drive continuous improvement within the academy.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Shoreline Academy is seeking an inspirational and committed Vice Principal to support the Principal in leading the academy and securing excellent outcomes for all pupils. This is a key leadership role for an ambitious professional who is passionate about education, improvement and inclusive practice.

The Vice Principal will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the academy delivers a consistently high standard of education in line with statutory and Ofsted expectations. You will take responsibility for designated leadership areas, contributing to strategic planning and the day‑to‑day leadership of the academy, while playing an active role in driving continuous improvement.

Central to the role is the ability to embed Wave’s values, culture, policies and frameworks, creating an environment where pupils are supported to achieve their full potential and staff feel motivated, valued and empowered. You will lead by example with integrity, creativity and resilience, fostering a positive ethos where professional development and collaboration are actively encouraged.

For a full list of duties, please see the job description.

Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and online check.

We may close this vacancy early as we review applications as they are received. To ensure you are considered for this role please do not wait for the deadline to submit your application and we may also invite candidates to interview prior to the vacancy deadline.

What the school offers its staff

• Health & Wellbeing
• Pension
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
• Free Parking

Further details about the role

Wave are an established and successful Multi Academy Trust, comprising of Alternative Provision Academies (APAs), Medical Academies (including Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health unit ‘Sowenna’) and a Special Academy.

We provide education for vulnerable pupils aged 4 – 19 across Devon and Cornwall. The Trust has a national reputation for the delivery of outstanding pupil outcomes including enabling pupils to access the most appropriate education setting and transition to employment, training and higher or further education. The Trust educates over 1000 pupils and employs over 350 members of staff.

We Aim To

• Provide a balanced and broad curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
• Give access to the National Curriculum; provide opportunities for external accreditation, and, for those pupils with specific learning difficulties, effective and personalised programmes.
• Ensure all pupils are supported to develop positive attitudes towards themselves and others. Promoting emotional well‑being and self‑esteem; helping our pupils to recognise their potential and work positively within their community.
• We will respect all pupils and encourage them to become active participants in their own learning, develop confidence, independence, self‑esteem and express their needs and desires.
• Seek effective and positive working relationships with pupils’ families, schools and other agencies.
• Enable effective outcomes for our pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and online check.