Visionary Vice Principal — School Leadership & Growth

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) invites applications for a Vice-Principal role. The successful candidate will work within the broader leadership team to drive school improvement, maintain high teaching standards, and lead Curriculum Co‑ordination across Key Stages.

A strong emphasis on staff development, safeguarding, and community engagement is required. Applicants must hold a teaching qualification recognized to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland, with at least 5 years of

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification recognized to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification teaching experience in primary education.
• Experience of strategic leadership or coordination at school level.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning through high standards of teaching and learning.
• Assist the Principal in school development planning and evaluation.
• Coordinate curriculum delivery across Key Stages.
• Lead staff development and performance review.
• Manage budgets and resources in line with EA policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team motivation

Budget management

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) invites applications for a Vice-Principal role. The successful candidate will work within the broader leadership team to drive school improvement, maintain high teaching standards, and lead Curriculum Co‑ordination across Key Stages.

A strong emphasis on staff development, safeguarding, and community engagement is required. Applicants must hold a teaching qualification recognized to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland, with at least 5 years of