Vice Principal for Quality of Education

Astrea Academy Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Cambridge seeks a proven leader to enhance the Quality of Education in a secondary academy. The role involves strategic development, leading projects, and ensuring exceptional outcomes for scholars. Candidates should have a track record of raising educational standards and a passion for teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving educational standards.
• Ability to inspire and lead transformational changes.
• Passion for teaching and deep knowledge of pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality of Education agenda at the academy.
• Implement the Astrea Way and Quality of Education Frameworks.
• Manage Assistant Principals and senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Coaching and mentoring

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Overview

In this high-impact role, you will:

• Lead the Quality of Education agenda within a Cambridgeshire secondary academy.
• Work closely with the Principal on the day-to-day leadership and strategic development of the school.
• Implement and embed the Astrea Way and Quality of Education Frameworks to drive consistency and excellence.
• Line manage Assistant Principals and support the development of senior and curriculum leaders.
• Champion inclusive education, ensuring disadvantaged scholars thrive and barriers to learning are removed.
• Lead on professional development, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations.
• Collaborate with the Secondary Curriculum Team, Deputy Director, and Director of Secondary Education to shape and deliver Trust-wide strategies.

Accountabilities

• Delivering high-quality leadership of projects and achieving agreed outcomes.
• Securing exceptional academic progress and outcomes for scholars.
• Leading rigorous quality assurance processes and data-informed school improvement strategies.
• Staying abreast of educational research and policy to inform practice.
• Providing expert coaching and mentoring to leaders and staff across the academy.

What we are looking for

• Driven by our mission to disrupt disadvantage and deliver an excellent education for every scholar.
• A proven school improver, with a strong track record of raising standards at scale.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to influence, inspire, and lead transformational change.
• Skilled in using data and evidence to drive improvement and measure impact.
• Passionate about teaching and learning, with deep knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy.

About Astrea

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.