Vice Principal – Quality of Education

TES FE News; Accrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Accrington is seeking a Vice Principal to oversee quality of education. This role demands a proven leader with strong values, innovation skills, and commitment to staff development. The successful candidate will shape excellence in teaching and learning, fostering an environment where students thrive. This full-time, permanent position offers extensive professional development and a range of wellbeing support.

Benefits

Extensive CPD

Health Cash Plan

Flexible working

Free onsite gym

Free Will writing service

Qualifications

• Track record of excellent teaching and leadership.
• Commitment to developing staff and students.
• Ability to drive innovation and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic area of school improvement.
• Shape the culture of teaching and learning.
• Ensure students are challenged and supported.

Skills

Strong moral purpose

Excellent teaching and leadership

Drive innovation and improvement

Commitment to lifelong learning

Support co-curricular program

Job description

Overview

Vice Principal – Quality of Education
Location: Accrington Academy
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Leadership Scale (dependent on experience)
Start Date: January 2026

Are you an ambitious and inspiring leader ready to make a real impact? Join Accrington Academy as our new Vice Principal and help us Build Character, Create Learners, and Transform Lives. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead a strategic area of school improvement, tailored to your experience and expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the culture of excellence in teaching and learning across our school and ensure all students are challenged, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Who We Are

At Accrington Academy, our vision is clear: we prepare our students to succeed at university, thrive in their careers, and grow into confident, resilient, and respectful members of society.

Our TEAM Values Guide Everything We Do

• Truth – Being honest, even when it’s difficult
• Effort – Working hard and never giving up
• Ambition – Aiming high and striving for excellence
• Manners – Showing respect to everyone, everywhere

We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive school that aspires to be at the heart of our community. Our students deserve the very best—and so do our staff.

What We’re Looking For

We want a Vice Principal who:

• Shares our strong moral purpose and values-driven approach
• Has a track record of excellent teaching and leadership
• Can drive innovation, improvement, and high standards
• Is committed to lifelong learning and staff development
• Will support and contribute to our vibrant co-curricular programme

What We Offer

We believe in supporting and developing our people so they can do their best work:

• Extensive CPD through United Learning and membership of the Chartered College of Teaching
• Flexible working and workload support to prioritise staff wellbeing
• Free use of our onsite gym and swimming pool
• Health Cash Plan, cycle scheme, car lease, and free Will writing service
• A dynamic, inclusive, and values-led working environment

Find Out More

We warmly welcome visits and informal conversations prior to application. Come and see what makes Accrington Academy such a rewarding place to lead, learn, and grow. For further details and to apply, please contact our retained consultant at Academicis: Will Bridge – 01223 907979/07825 346535 [e-mail]

To Apply

Please Apply Online By Clicking On The Following Link

https://ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=1381319C2D

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