Vice Principal: Lead of Primary Phase

We are seeking an inspirational and forward thinking professional to lead the Primary Phase of our academy who is highly ambitious for pupils, a strategic thinker, committed to rapidly raising standards and has significant proven experience of impact on pupil progress and school transformation. We need an experienced, high performing leader with the energy and passion to change lives and who can make what others may deem the impossible a reality. In return we will give you every professional opportunity and support to succeed.

This is an extremely exciting time for the Academy as it has become part of Venturers Trust, a new Multi Academy Trust based in Bristol and comprising Primary, Secondary, all-age schools and a Special school. The Trust has 3,200 pupils and 700 staff and is sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding leader to help shape the future direction of the Academy and its place within the Trust and to work within a dynamic team of school leaders.

Please refer to the attached candidate information pack for further information and details on how to apply.

School visits – 23rd March 2018
Closing date - 3rd April 2018 at 12 noon
Interviews – 11th and 12th April 2018

Merchants’ Academy is part of Venturers Trust and is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff.