Vice Principal

Heartwood Learning Trust.; Upper Poppleton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent multi-academy trust in the United Kingdom seeks an exceptional Vice Principal for its primary school in Upper Poppleton. The role involves significant leadership, focusing on teaching improvement and curriculum development while committing to classroom teaching. Candidates should be strong educators with exemplary standards and team leadership experience. The position offers competitive pay and an inclusive, supportive environment emphasizing staff well-being and professional development. Applications are welcome through an online form attached with the job description.

Benefits

Excellent professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Exemplary classroom teacher with high standards.
• Ability to secure engagement and achievement for all.
• Broad experience across the primary curriculum.
• Proven track record of leading teams and implementing change.
• Skilled in communication and organization.
• Committed to improving the life chances of children.

Responsibilities

• Develop sustained improvement in Teaching and Learning.
• Drive improvements in Quality First Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment.
• Fulfill a two-day per week teaching commitment.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Leadership ability

Team motivation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Compassion for children

Energy and dynamism

Job description

About Heartwood Learning Trust

Heartwood Learning Trust is a strong, inclusive and collaborative multi‑academy trust with fourteen academies located within York, Hull and North Yorkshire. Our Trust comprises six secondary, six primary and two alternative provision academies. Our mission is to provide environments where children and young people can thrive and live “life in all its fullness.”

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Vice Principal to join our vibrant, inclusive, and high‑performing primary school in Nether Poppleton where every child is nurtured, challenged, and celebrated. At Poppleton Ousebank we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and stimulating environment that supports academic excellence and emotional well‑being.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and inspiring leader to take on a significant leadership role working alongside the Principal in an ambitious and forward‑thinking school.

You will be responsible for developing sustained improvement in Teaching and Learning throughout the school, driving improvements in Quality First Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment. The role will also involve a two‑day per week teaching commitment.

Qualifications

• An exemplary, enthusiastic classroom teacher who can lead by example delivering high quality, inspirational lessons.
• A person who sets high standards for their own work and for that of others to achieve the best care with compassion for all children.
• An ability to secure high standards of engagement, progress and achievement for all.
• A breadth of teaching and leadership experience across the whole primary curriculum.
• A proven ability to work with, lead and motivate teams and individuals to implement successful whole‑school change.
• A team player and coach who listens to, values and acts upon the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative.
• A skilled communicator who is well‑organised and highly motivated.
• Energy and dynamism, willing to “go that extra mile” to better the life chances of our children.

Benefits

• Work with amazing children who are respectful, kind and friendly at all times. Pupils’ behaviour across the school is exemplary. Ofsted 2024.
• Work with a very supportive and dedicated team who “go over and above” to ensure all children get the very best. Leaders have prioritised the well‑being of staff. Ofsted 2024.
• Work in a community with team spirit in abundance, where parents actively encourage and help our children and staff.
• Work with an established, experienced and strong central team that works closely with stakeholders across our schools/academies.
• Access to excellent professional development and training.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support.
• Access to very supportive colleagues, governing body, parents and children.
• Access to the cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Job Details

• Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE
• Position Type: Permanent Post
• Line Manager: Principal
• Travel Required: Occasional
• The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied within the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill‑specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on Monday 26th January 2026.

Any enquiries with the Headteacher are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Julie McGregor at [e-mail] to make an appointment.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.