Vice Principal

Falconer’s Hill Academy are looking for a Vice Principal to support us on our journey to Outstanding.

We are now seeking a skilled and committed senior leader to join the team as Vice Principal. The Vice Principal will play an important role in the overall leadership and management of the academy, you will be instrumental in supporting the Principal and contributing to the wider improvement agenda.

If you can be an excellent role model, exemplify a high standard of teaching and promote high expectations for all members of the school community then we would like to hear from you.

The exact responsibilities will depend on the skills and experiences of the successful candidate and we are keen to hear from any strong leaders excited by the challenge of joining our academy. However, we are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience of leading Teaching and Learning, a core subject and ITT.

Start Date 18/04/2022 or earlier.

About our Academy

Falconer’s Hill Academy is a warm and welcoming Junior school in Daventry offering a world-class education for children aged 7-11.

At Falconer’s Hill Academy, we are continually striving to excite and motivate our pupils through a rich and inspiring curriculum.  We are committed to supporting each child to reach their full academic potential, but more than that, we want to enable our pupils to experience memorable and enchanting moments that will enrich their learning.

We want our children to enjoy learning and develop an understanding of the world around them, whilst highlighting the importance of aspirations and achievement.

At our school, we set extremely high standards for our pupils where learning is a high priority.  We expect them to take pride in their behaviour and their attitudes to learning and uniform.  We encourage children to foster positive relationships with each other through our Academy Values, to be kind and courteous and develop lively and enquiring minds.

We are highly ambitious for our students and our staff are pivotal to our success. As part of the staff team, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and develop your career through an outstanding professional development programme. You will be encouraged to be a reflective and open practitioner and be supported by the

The successful candidate will:

be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes

have up-to-date knowledge of subject curricula and assessment requirements

have experience of successfully leading a school as part of an SLT

have experience of delivering effective training to individuals and groups of staff

have experience of helping coordinate the vision and strategy for a large school

have experience of managing effective external relationships with community and other stakeholders

have experience of working in partnership with their principal and the rest of the senior leadership team, ensuring the safeguarding of all pupils, and that the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff at all times

About the role

Under the overall direction of the Principal play a lead role:

In formulating the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved

Be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including monitoring of progress towards achievement

Proactively manage staff and resources

Take full responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher

Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required

Take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate

Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

The role of Vice Principal will involve teaching for 3 -4 days per week. 

Salary and benefits

L1 – L5 (£42,195-£46,566)

Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme

An excellent provision for your professional development and Leadership Development programme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Qualified teacher status

Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD

Degree level qualification

Ability to teach across the primary age range

Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching

Experience of curriculum leadership to promote pupils enjoyment and engagement in learning

Experience of analysing and using the data to progress learning across the whole school

Experience of co-ordinating and developing staff

Ability to act as a positive teaching role model

Experience of managing teaching resources and a curriculum budget

Experience of developing good relationships with a range of stakeholders, and maximising their contribution to raising standards

Practical understanding of effective teaching and evaluation strategies

OFSTED awareness, including the new framework.

Awareness of current developments in Education and the implications of these

Understanding of effective assessment and target setting procedures

Understanding of inclusion and personalised learning

Motivation and leadership skills

Ability to promote and develop a vision for high quality education promoting inclusion, spiritual, moral and cultural development

A determination to progress school improvement

A desire to allow each child the opportunity to fulfil their potential, both academically and on a personal level

Commitment to equality of opportunity and raising achievement for all

A willingness to provide extracurricular activities in line with the school’s commitment to an extended and enriched curriculum.

 The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people.

Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.​​​​

Apply now

Visits to the school are welcome.  If you would like a tour of our school, please contact the school office on 01327 703132 and we will be happy to arrange this for you.

To complete our application form, please click on the link to our website.  

​​​​​​​An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.