Vice Principal Behaviour & Culture - South Yorkshire

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

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking an exceptional Vice Principal - Behaviour & Culture to shape the culture and climate across multiple schools. This role involves leading strategic development, supporting Principals, and driving inclusive excellence. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in school improvement. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the recruitment team for more information.

Qualifications

• Visionary leader with school improvement experience.
• Deep understanding of behaviour systems and inclusion.
• Proven ability to inspire teams and deliver impact.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Overview

Vice Principal - Behaviour & Culture Astrea Academy Trust | South Yorkshire Region Leadership Scale | Permanent | Full-Time Astrea Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire 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.

Interested in Applying?

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 either 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.

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 South Yorkshire, apply today and be part of our mission to inspire beyond measure.