Vice Principal - Attendance, Pastoral and Behaviour

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Vice Principal for Attendance, Pastoral and Behaviour to join their senior leadership team. This role focuses on strategic and operational leadership across attendance and behaviour, aiming to improve student outcomes and wellbeing. Ideal candidates should have experience in enhancing attendance and inclusion, outstanding teaching skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers competitive pay scales and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Teachers' Pension Scheme membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Seasonal rewards under Staff Recognition Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in improving attendance, behaviour and inclusion.
• Excellent classroom practitioner.
• Ability to inspire, support and hold teams to account.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Ambition for every young person to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across attendance, behaviour, personal development and inclusion.
• Champion a child-first approach and ensure values are embedded across the academy.

Skills

Improving attendance

Classroom practice

Inspiring and supporting teams

Commitment to safeguarding

Ambition for student success

Job description

Vice Principal – Attendance, Pastoral and Behaviour

The Portsmouth Academy is seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior leadership team as Vice Principal – Attendance, Pastoral and Behaviour, following a successful internal promotion. This is an exciting opportunity to build on strong foundations and make a lasting impact on student outcomes and wellbeing.

Working closely with the Head of School, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across attendance, behaviour, personal development, inclusion and pastoral care in line with the Trust's mission of Transforming Life Chances. You will champion a child‑first approach and ensure our values of Aspire, Achieve and Respect are embedded across the academy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in improving attendance, behaviour and inclusion
• Excellent classroom practitioner
• Ability to inspire, support and hold teams to account
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Ambition for every young person to succeed

Benefits

• A key leadership role within a supportive Trust
• Opportunities for professional development and clear pathways for future career progression
• Support from an experienced and collaborative Trust network
• A platform to shape whole‑school strategy and culture
• Competitive TSAT pay scales exceeding national levels
• Teachers' Pension Scheme membership
• Access to mentoring, school visits and external opportunities for development
• In‑house training provision (Thinking Horizons) with clear pathways and goals
• Accredited Chartered Teacher status
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers
• Staff Recognition Programme with seasonal rewards
• Refer a Friend Scheme benefits
• Blue Light Card discounts across a wide range of categories
• TSAT Benefits Portal offering exclusive employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounted gym membership, and more

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.