Vice Principal

Barnes Wallis Academy is now recruiting for a Vice Principal. This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

The Academy is pleasantly situated within the villages of Coningsby and Tattershall in Lincolnshire and our aim is to be the heartbeat of these villages. Our size undoubtedly helps to create a strong feeling of togetherness that contributes to the ease of relationships between students, parents/carers and staff.

About the role

Support the Principal in creating, developing and evaluating the aims of the school in partnership with pupils, staff, governors and parents/carers.

Deputise for the Principal.

Work collaboratively with members of the senior leadership team, middle leaders, teachers and support staff to ensure high quality provision and outcomes for students.

Provide clear strategic direction to the academy and build on our positive trajectory of success and reputation.

Enable the efficient and effective day to day running of the academy.

The role is to include Pastoral / Safeguarding responsibilities. Teaching specialisms will be taken into account depending on Academy need. A knowledge of SEN is desirable but not essential.

In addition to the Line Management of Subject Leaders and other staff (as designated by the Principal) be responsible for:

Leading the academy in the absence of the Principal.

Alongside the Principal, contributing to the Academy Improvement Plan and Academy Self Evaluation Form.

Leading on pastoral care and support of students, behaviour within the academy and undertaking the role of Designated Safeguarding lead (DSL).  The Vice Principal will lead on practices which contribute to student well-being and achievement at the academy.

Leading on all aspects of provision for those students in receipt of the Pupil premium.

Contribute fully to Quality Assurance and evaluate the findings from the information gathered and ensure appropriate action is implemented to raise student achievement and improve the quality of teaching and learning

Full details of the responsibilities of this senior professional role are given in the attached job description.

About you

You will have the ability to teach across the Secondary age range, with demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching. 

Your leadership has promoted pupils’ enjoyment and engagement in learning.

You will thrive on co-ordinating and developing staff, acting as a positive teaching role model.

You will be able to show success in managing teaching resources and a curriculum budget.

Your experience of developing good relationships with a range of stakeholders will have had an impact on maximizing their contribution to raising standards.

You will show a practical understanding of effective teaching and evaluation strategies.

Salary and benefits

£60,755pa (L18)

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

An excellent provision for your professional development and Leadership Development programme

About the Trust

Our network of 34 unique and diverse academies is committed to becoming the top performing multi-academy trust (MAT) in the country. We pride ourselves on our academic rigour, driven by talented, dedicated and inspiring teachers who help our students to fulfil their true potential.

If you share our vision and really want to make a difference please submit your application to have the opportunity to be a part of our organisation.

Apply now

Visits to the school are welcome - please contact Holly Pepper, PA to the Principal, on hpepper@barneswallisacademy.co.uk  to make an appointment.

To complete our application form, please visit our website.  We would also like to hear more about you in a covering letter (maximum two pages).  Please note we do not accept CVs without a completed application form.

Closing date: Mid-day 4th February 2019.  Interviews will be held week commencing 11th February 2019.

Barnes Wallis Academy is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.