Vice Principal

Dixons Kings Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated individuals aligned with values of integrity and diligence. The role emphasizes professional development, minimal after-school meetings, and a supportive leadership team. This academy is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and addressing educational disadvantage, ensuring every student is equipped for success. With a focus on high standards and ambitious goals, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of students in a nurturing environment, while also prioritizing work-life balance through innovative policies.

Benefits

Weekly coaching for staff

Flexible working policy

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job description

Why choose Dixons Kings Academy?

• Consistent behaviour and expectations; teachers can teach and students can learn
• Weekly coaching for all staff
• Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team
• Minimal meetings after school
• Schemes of work fully resourced and ready

The right candidate will be aligned with our values of integrity, diligence, and civility, and will be committed to our mission: to ensure everyone receives the support and care needed to become successful and lead a purposeful and happy life.

Dixons Academies Trust

Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North. As a school trust of 17 schools, we are dedicated to making a difference through delivering exceptional education in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool, and Manchester, including primaries, secondaries, all-throughs, and a standalone sixth form.

• We are values-driven: our core values are work hard, be nice, be good
• We have been addressing educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years
• We are launching a bold flexible working policy to give our teachers more time back
• We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive
• We consistently rank in the top 5 nationally for progress at secondary level
• We prioritize professional development and growth; every team member receives regular coaching
• We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and fostering collaboration to share resources and reduce workload

We establish high-performing, non-faith academies that maximize attainment, value diversity, develop character, and build cultural capital. By age 18, we aim for every student to have the option of university or a high-quality apprenticeship.

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Learn more

Full details of this role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Interviews will be held on 22 May 2025.

Please visit www.dixonska.com or call us at 01274 089913 to speak with Raadhiyah Khan, Academy Admin Manager, for more information.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and regardless of age, disability, neurodivergence, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We are implementing an ambitious equality, diversity, and inclusion strategy as part of our 2-5 year plan. You can read more about this here.

Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check.