Vice Principal

Peninsula East Primary Academy has an exceptional opportunity for a committed, enthusiastic and passionate Vice Principal to join us from Easter 2022. Joining us will enable you to work with like-minded colleagues who share your goals and ambitions. You will be part of a team that provides outstanding educational opportunities for all of our pupils through creative, carefully sequenced and highly effective lines of inquiry where all learners are at the very core of driving our curriculum. 

This position offers a unique leadership opportunity for those who are inspired to positively impact upon children’s life chances and potential. As part of this position  there will be the expectation that you will cover classes to provide release time or provide some teaching to a consistent class.  You will support the Principal with the strategic direction of the primary and act in a delegated capacity in their absence.

For our successful candidate, being a member of staff at The Leigh Academy and the wider Trust means you’ll receive access to a great range of employment benefits from day one.  Click here to view the current benefits package, and be mindful that the list is always growing. 

Click here to view the full Recruitment Pack for more information.
 

We wish to hear from you if you really want to change our education world and are:  

• an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at primary level;  
• a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff;  
• confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school;  
• able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance;  
• approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success;  
• able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders.

Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidates and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.

On the basis that interested candidates may be keen to visit the academy before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting Lorna Rimmer (Principal) - lorna.rimmer@pepa.org.uk / 01634 270 428. Visits will be offered in January 2022 and will be hosted by a member of the Senior Leadership Team.  Social distancing and other Covid-secure safety measures will be observed at all times following the latest government guidelines. Please ensure you offer Lorna a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the academy. 

Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the SLT about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact Lorna (as above) in the first instance.

The closing date for applications is Monday 24th January 2022. Interviews and assessment activities will take place on Friday 4th February 2022. If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Holly Neve (Recruitment Coordinator) on 01634 412 263 or holly.neve@latrust.org.uk.

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.