Vice Principal: Transformational School Leadership

Inspiration Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

TPS pension scheme

Health plan and EAP

Cycle-to-work and discounts

Free parking

Job summary

Inspiration Trust is seeking a Vice Principal for Great Yarmouth Charter Academy, starting April 2027. Based in Great Yarmouth, you will join the Senior Leadership Team to drive strategic improvement, champion teaching quality and lead on behaviour, data use and stakeholder engagement.

You will bring proven leadership experience, QTS with a postgraduate qualification, and NPQSL or equivalent, to support high expectations and student outcomes across the academy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an educational leader and strategist.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a track record of improving teaching quality.
• Experience of performance management and using data to drive improvement.
• Direct experience of an Ofsted inspection.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff and work with the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to drive sustained school improvement.
• Champion outstanding teaching and learning through coaching and development of staff.
• Lead on behaviour, routines and a positive school culture.
• Ensure policies are implemented effectively to maximise outcomes for all students.
• Use data and QA to monitor performance and drive interventions.
• Support and develop senior and middle leaders to deliver priorities.
• Develop provision to remove barriers to learning and address underachievement.
• Build partnerships with parents, external agencies and the community.
• Deputise for the Principal when required and ensure smooth daily running.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Staff coaching and development

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Ofsted experience

Education

First degree (2:1) and QTS

Postgraduate qualification or currently working towards one

NPQSL or equivalent

Job description

Inspiration Trust is seeking a Vice Principal for Great Yarmouth Charter Academy, starting April 2027. Based in Great Yarmouth, you will join the Senior Leadership Team to drive strategic improvement, champion teaching quality and lead on behaviour, data use and stakeholder engagement.

You will bring proven leadership experience, QTS with a postgraduate qualification, and NPQSL or equivalent, to support high expectations and student outcomes across the academy.