Vice Principal Behaviour & Culture

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Birmingham is seeking a Vice Principal for Behaviour & Culture to lead and inspire a positive learning environment. The successful candidate will work to enhance academic achievement and foster strong community relationships. Ideal applicants will have a proven leadership record, the ability to motivate both staff and students, and a commitment to inclusion. Applications must be submitted via the official school form by January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Outstanding track record in education leadership.
• Highly motivated and passionate about youth development.
• Ability to inspire and motivate both staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, focused leadership.
• Foster positive relationships with students and the community.
• Promote excellent standards of teaching.
• Drive academic achievement and uphold the inclusive principles that are integral to our ethos.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Motivational skills

Inclusivity promotion

Job description

Vice Principal Behaviour & Culture

Waverley Education Foundation (WEF) is a Multi‑Academy Trust operating Waverley School and Waverley Studio College, with approximately 2,000 pupils on roll across the trust. The Trust develops, brokers and delivers a range of services that support learning, leadership, management and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Waverley School is an all‑through school for pupils aged 4‑19, and Waverley Studio College is a specialist academy catering for 14‑to‑19‑year‑old students. Both sites were graded ‘Good’ in their recent Ofsted inspections.

About the Role

You will be based at Waverley School and undertake Behaviour and Culture responsibilities matched to your skills. The role is a senior leadership position that complements the existing Vice Principal role, offering an opportunity to inspire a strong learning culture across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, focused and professional leadership. Foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents, carers and the local community. Promote excellent standards of teaching and positive attitudes to learning. Ensure a rise in academic achievement. Uphold the inclusive principles that are integral to our ethos.

Qualifications & Requirements

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an outstanding track record to date, be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people, and possess the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students. The person must meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application Information

Applications are accepted only via the school application form. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the school, please contact our HR team on 0121 566 6607.

Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 at 10:00 am.

Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion.