Vice Principal Behaviour & Culture - Cambridgeshire

Astrea Academy Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Cambridgeshire seeks a Vice Principal - Behaviour & Culture to lead strategic developments and promote an inclusive environment across schools. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership track record, expertise in behaviour systems, and a passion for equity in education. Join our mission to foster a joyful and safe learning atmosphere for scholars and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership and school improvement.
• Proven ability to lead change effectively.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and educational equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead behaviour and culture strategy across secondary schools.
• Support Principals in fostering inclusive environments.
• Design Trust-wide systems to empower staff and scholars.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Deep understanding of behaviour systems

Capacity to inspire teams

Commitment to equity

Job description

Overview

Vice Principal - Behaviour & Culture Astrea Academy Trust | Cambridgeshire Leadership Scale | Permanent | Full-Time

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our Cambridgeshire team as Vice Principal - Behaviour & Culture. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the culture and climate across multiple schools, driving transformational change and championing inclusive excellence. As Vice Principal, you will lead the strategic development of behaviour and culture across our secondary academies, ensuring every school is a calm, purposeful, and joyful environment where scholars feel safe, valued, and inspired to succeed. You will work closely with Principals and senior leaders to embed consistent, values-driven systems that foster high expectations, warm relationships, and a profound sense of belonging. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a proven track record of school improvement, who is passionate about equity, inclusion, and the power of culture to unlock potential. You will be a skilled communicator, a strategic thinker, and a role model for staff and scholars alike—able to build strong teams, mentor leaders, and drive sustainable change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead behaviour and culture strategy across Cambridgeshire secondary schools.
• Support Principals in embedding inclusive, high-expectation environments.
• Design and implement Trust-wide systems and routines that empower staff and scholars.
• Champion a culture of kindness, gratitude, and respect.
• Ensure disadvantaged and SEND scholars thrive through inclusive practice.
• Build staff capacity through coaching, training, and modelling best practice.
• Contribute to Trust-wide projects and secondary improvement strategy.

What We're Looking For

• A visionary leader with experience in senior leadership and school improvement.
• Deep understanding of behaviour systems, inclusion, and safeguarding.
• Proven ability to lead change, inspire teams, and deliver impact.
• Commitment to Astrea's mission of educational excellence and equity for all.

Why Join Us?

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to delivering a knowledge-rich education that transforms lives. We believe in explicit instruction, carefully sequenced curricula, and a culture of deliberate practice. Our schools are warm, disciplined and joyful places where teachers can teach and scholars can learn.

Ready to Apply / How to Apply

If you are aligned with our mission and values, and ready to lead with impact, we would love to hear from you. For an initial confidential conversation, please contact Rebekah Ramsden, Deputy Director of Secondary Education, at [e-mail]. For further information about the role or to discuss the application process please contact Stephen Casey or Sarah Fedun from the recruitment team at Astrea - [e-mail].

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Closing / Next Steps

Ready to Lead with Purpose? If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and shape the future of education in Cambridgeshire, apply today and be part of our mission to inspire beyond measure.