Vice Principal for Quality of Education

Astrea Academy Trust; Rawmarsh; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrea Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional Vice Principal for Quality of Education to lead and elevate the educational experience at a South Yorkshire secondary academy. You will work closely with the Principal to shape strategic development, implement the Astrea Way, and drive excellence across teaching and learning.

You will coach senior leaders, use data to inform improvements, and ensure inclusive practices that raise outcomes for all scholars.

Qualifications

• Proven school improver with a track record of raising standards at scale.
• Strong data literacy and ability to translate data into action.
• Strategic thinker capable of influencing and leading transformational change.
• Experienced in coaching and mentoring leaders and staff.
• Deep knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy to raise outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality of Education agenda within the academy and drive strategic development.
• Collaborate with the Principal on day-to-day leadership and improvement initiatives.
• Embed the Astrea Way and QofE Frameworks to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Line manage senior leaders and develop curriculum leaders across the academy.
• Champion inclusive education and support disadvantaged scholars to thrive.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven

Strategic thinking

Coaching & mentoring

Curriculum knowledge

Educational leadership

Job description

In this high-impact role, you will:

• Lead the Quality of Education agenda within a South Yorkshire 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.

You Will Be Accountable For:

• 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.

We are seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to join our Trust-wide team and play a pivotal role in transforming the educational experience of our scholars. As Vice Principal for Quality of Education, you will be deployed to one of our South Yorkshire academies to strengthen and enhance the existing senior leadership team. The duration of your placement will be based on the needs of the academy and will be central to its ongoing development and success.

We are looking for a leader who is:

• 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.

At Astrea Academy Trust, we are committed to providing an inclusive, aspirational and academically rigorous education for every scholar. We believe that all young people deserve access to powerful knowledge within a culture that is warm, disciplined and joyful.

Our values-driven approach creates calm, purposeful classrooms where impeccable behaviour allows teachers to focus on teaching and scholars to focus on learning. This commitment is delivering real results. This summer, Astrea achieved its strongest outcomes to date, with all secondary schools performing above the national average across key measures, including Basics 4+, 5+ and 7+, as well as EBacc attainment. We have also seen significant improvements for disadvantaged scholars, who are now achieving above national averages across a range of measures. These achievements reflect the dedication and expertise of our colleagues across the Trust. While we are proud of how far we have come, we remain ambitious about what comes next. This is an exciting time to join Astrea as we continue to raise standards, improve outcomes and transform the life chances of the scholars we serve.

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.

This is more than a leadership role, it's a chance to shape the future of education in our region. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.