Vice Principal

TrinityMAT; Calderdale; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Academy St Chad’s in Calderdale is seeking an exceptional leader to join as Vice Principal, shaping the next chapter of its success. This newly created post reflects a commitment to strengthening leadership capacity and driving excellence across teaching and learning, curriculum development and professional growth.

Working with the Principal and Trust, the postholder will help realise the academy’s ambitious vision, ensuring high standards of achievement, inclusion and pupil experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Headteacher or Vice Principal in a primary setting.
• Proven ability to drive improvements in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
• Commitment to improving life chances through high-quality education.
• High expectations of self and others.
• Vision, energy and interpersonal skills to inspire staff, pupils and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teaching and learning across the academy.
• Collaborate with the Principal and Trust to realise the academy’s vision.
• Support staff development and professional growth.
• Drive inclusion and improvements in pupil experience.

Skills

Assistant Headteacher experience

Vice Principal experience

Primary leadership experience

Curriculum leadership

Job description

Trinity Academy St Chad’s is a vibrant, ambitious and highly successful primary school at the heart of its community. The school has been awarded World Class status by the World Class Schools Quality Mark and is the only primary school in Calderdale to achieve this prestigious recognition. The school also enjoys outstanding facilities including a science lab and science gardens, as part of the Trinity Earthshot initiative. Highly regarded by parents and the local community, the academy is committed to celebrating individuality and ensuring every child thrives socially, spiritually and academically.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join the academy as Vice Principal and play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of its success. This newly created position reflects our commitment to strengthening leadership capacity and driving continued excellence across teaching and learning, curriculum development and professional growth.

Working closely with the Principal and colleagues, the successful candidate will help to realise the academy’s ambitious vision, ensuring the highest standards of achievement, inclusion and pupil experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring primary leader who is passionate about making a lasting difference to children’s lives.

The academy is part of Trinity Multi-Academy Trust, a nationally recognised and high-performing trust dedicated to transforming life chances through exceptional education. The trust serves eleven academies spanning primary, secondary and post-16 education and is the home of White Rose Education, whose highly respected maths curriculum, resources and professional development programmes support our pupils and staff along with thousands of schools across the UK and internationally.

As the Trust continues to grow, significant opportunities for professional and career development will emerge. The successful candidate will benefit from high-quality mentoring, leadership development and access to a strong network of experienced colleagues across the Trust, enabling them to develop both their impact and future career aspirations.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has successful experience as an Assistant Headteacher or Vice Principal within a primary setting.
• Demonstrates a proven ability to drive improvements in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
• Shares our unwavering commitment to improving life chances through the highest quality education.
• Has high expectations of themselves and others.
• Possesses the vision, energy and interpersonal skills to inspire staff, pupils and the wider school community.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful academy, contribute to a nationally respected trust and help shape the future of a school where children love learning and staff are supported to excel.

Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date – 8am Monday 05 October 2026

Start Date – January 2027

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.