Vice Principal (Behaviour, Attitudes & Personal Development)

Archbishop Sentamu Academy is an inspiring place to work and learn as part of the Hope Sentamu Learning Trust and aims to secure excellence in all aspects of its work. There are fifteen schools in the Trust, six of which are secondary schools, so there is a strong network of colleagues who work together to lead strategically in similar posts. Whilst all schools in the Trust demonstrate a strong commitment to the Trust values of Respect, Teamwork and Kindness, the Church School principles at Archbishop Sentamu Academy of Respect, Community, Courage and Wisdom, also permeate all aspects of school life. It is therefore vital that applicants are willing to fully embrace these values, embedding them into the learning experiences for students and using them to drive up academic standards further. The Trust is a successful and highly collaborative family of schools, committed to raising the educational ambitions of the communities which it serves.

Following a review of the leadership structure at Archbishop Sentamu Academy, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional Vice Principal; someone who, alongside the Executive Principal, will promote a culture of excellence by providing leadership capacity to enhance the strategic direction, vision and operational management at the Academy. Providing specialist expertise and highly visible leadership, our ideal candidate will contribute in securing and driving forward the educational experience and will present as an outward facing professional within the academy. They will ensure that the vision and priorities are clearly articulated, shared and translated into agreed objectives and operational plans which permeate all aspects of academy life and promote and sustain school improvement.

We would welcome applications from existing vice principals and assistant principals wanting to further their career in a diverse and large secondary academy, supported by a highly regarded Trust educationalist, steeped in the skills and knowledge of school improvement, with a belief in the power of cooperation to achieve great things - please get in touch with us and consider applying.

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.