Vice Principal — Lead Learning & School Growth

Eani; Portadown; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Vice-Principal who will deputise for the Principal and actively participate in all aspects of school life. The post requires full-time teaching and membership of the School Leadership Team, with duties spanning learning leadership, curriculum development, budgeting, and community engagement.

The successful candidate will lead by example, support the Principal in school development planning, and ensure high standards of teaching and

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification meeting NI grant-aided school recognition.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification teaching experience in primary education or equivalent.
• Evidence of strategic leadership or coordination experience in a school setting.
• Evidence of involvement in strategic planning and school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning through high standards of teaching and learning.
• Assist the Principal in all aspects of leading learning, school administration and organisation.
• Lead School Development Planning, Self-Evaluations and Staff Development (INSET).
• Coordinate curriculum development and TransformEd across key stages.
• Oversee timetables, mentoring interventions and child protection responsibilities.
• Promote positive behaviour and foster links with parents and community.

Skills

Lead motivate inspire

Ethos vision

Relationships with staff

Strategic leadership

Teaching standards

Community partnerships

Communication

Workload management

Staffing matters

Time management

Education

Teaching qualification for NI grant-aided schools

Job description

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Vice-Principal who will deputise for the Principal and actively participate in all aspects of school life. The post requires full-time teaching and membership of the School Leadership Team, with duties spanning learning leadership, curriculum development, budgeting, and community engagement.

The successful candidate will lead by example, support the Principal in school development planning, and ensure high standards of teaching and