Vice Principal

Drapers' Multi-Academy Trust; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School is seeking a Vice Principal to support the Executive Principal in the day-to-day management of the school and to take a lead role in strategic direction.

The Vice Principal will deputise in the Executive Principal's absence, help shape the school's culture, aims and policies, manage staff and resources, and oversee Pupil Premium and Inclusion to drive improvement. This is a key leadership position within our high-performing primary context.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Executive Principal and lead day-to-day school management.
• Help shape the school's culture, aims and policies, and monitor progress toward objectives.
• Take responsibility for Pupil Premium and Inclusion and oversee staff and resources.

Job description

We are keen to attract strong candidates who are passionate about primary education and are ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

The Vice Principal plays a major role in supporting the Executive Principal with the day-to-day management of the school as well as taking a lead role in the strategic direction of the school.

The Vice Principal will be required to deputise and assume full responsibility for the school in the absence of the Executive Principal.

As a member of the leadership team, the Vice Principal will play a major role in formulating the culture, vision, aims and objectives of the school, establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to achieve the aims and objectives and monitor and evaluate progress towards their achievement.

The Vice Principal will take responsibility for Pupil Premium and Inclusion.

Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School has much to offer:

June 2025: Recognised by Ofsted as Good

Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers' Company and Queen Mary University

Situated next to a beautiful country park, our school enjoys an attractive setting, providing a peaceful and welcoming environment in which to work and learn.

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Scheme

Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access to London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking.

Short bus journey from Harold Wood station and Elizabeth line train station.

We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. This provides a valuable opportunity to meet the team, see the school in action, and find out more about the role and our school community. To arrange this, please contact [e-mail]

Please note, we reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a suitable candidate.

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: DPPS/26/346100.