Vice Principal

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Pension

CPD up to Masters / NPQs

National system leadership roles

Wellbeing & EAP policies

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust appoints a Vice Principal to shape strategic Deep areas and provide world-class leadership across Trust schools. You will drive continuous improvement, lead interventions, and may step in as Principal at another academy if needed.

The role emphasizes international links, the Students First agenda, and equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff. We offer a competitive package with CPD access including NPQs and opportunities for national system leadership

Qualifications

• Evidence of high-level leadership in a multi-site educational setting.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and equity.
• Experience with international links and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more Deep areas (Learning, Experience, Support, or Leadership) and Deep Support.
• Provide consultancy and potentially act as Principal in other academies.
• Promote Students First and equality of opportunity across pupils and staff.
• Support the Trust's National Leadership in Education status and related work.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Curriculum leadership

Change management

Education

NPQ qualification or commitment to NPQs

Job description

Are you seeking a senior leadership role providing world-class management and direction, with a view toward becoming a future Principal? Join us as a Vice Principal, where you will lead one or more key strategic "Deep" areas (Learning, Experience, Support, or Leadership) and play a vital intervention and challenge role across curriculum areas and year groups. This Vice Principal role will lead Deep Support. This position requires flexibility, commitment to rigorous continuous improvement, and the willingness to undertake consultancy work or even act as Principal in another academy/school as needed. The Vice Principal provides high quality (world class) Leadership and Management, reporting to the Principal and leading one or more key strategic "Deep" areas. The role involves undertaking the full range of professional duties required by the Academy Principal, and includes an intervention, challenge, and support role with curriculum areas and year groups. This senior leader actively supports the Trust's National Leadership in Education status, which may include providing support and challenge to other schools, performing consultancy work, or potentially acting as Principal in another academy/school. The Vice Principal is responsible for promoting International links, actively pursuing the "Students First" agenda, and championing equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff. They must commit to active personal professional development towards becoming a potential Principal, be highly flexible to meet constantly changing demands, and be prepared to undertake outreach work.

As Principal, I'm extremely proud of our academy, where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that 'every interaction counts' and work relentlessly to transform students' lives and develop positive community relationships. We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives, collaboration, a growth mindset, and a relentless drive to 'turn our best into our normal'. As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for improving the lives of young people and our wider community. Further details about the role Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you? We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

• Competitive Pay & Defined Pension: Competitive salary with increments and inflation-linked increases. Automatic enrolment into a defined benefit pension scheme (TPS or LGPS) with high employer contributions.
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Access CPD up to Masters level (including NPQs). Opportunities for national system leadership roles (NLEs/NLGs) and recognition across the Trust.
• Impact and Workload: Genuine impact opportunities across a family of schools, a manageable workload through our Workload Charter & guaranteed CPD time.
• Wellbeing & Enhanced Policies: Dedicated Wellbeing Employer with a comprehensive strategy and supportive policies (e.g., Menopause Policy). Enhanced occupational benefits with no qualifying period and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).