Vice Principal (Primary)

Bobby Moore Academy is now recruiting for a Vice Principal (Primary).

The Vice Principal will support the Principal and other members of the Executive leadership team with regard to internal organisation and management of the academy, taking a leading role in the coordination of the whole academy and upholding the philosophy on which the academy’s life is based and the values which will determine the quality of life for everyone. The Vice Principal will be based in the primary phase but have significant all-through responsibilities.

The Vice Principal will provide professional leadership for the academy in areas agreed with the Primary Principal, which secure success and continuous improvement and ensure a high quality education and academy experience for students.

About the role

• Ensure the effective delivery of the high standards of teaching and learning
• Delivering the academy’s vision.
• Promoting the aims of the academy through the implementation of the policies of the Trust and Local Governing Body.
• Encouraging and motivating all staff to contribute to improvements to the quality of education provided and the standards achieved
• Contribute towards the Academy’s Self-Assessment and Improvement Plan
• Monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of teaching and standards of learning
• The role has an expectation of 10 additional days to be worked outside of term time as directed by the Primary Principal and/or Executive Leadership Team

37 Hours per week - Full Time Leadership Hours / Permanent

Salary & Benefits

• Inner London L8-L12 (£68,583-£74,702pa) plus possible recruitment bonus payment
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : holiday discounts : cinema tickets : restaurant booking discounts : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Proven success in a senior leadership role within a primary educational setting
• Very strong track record of professional development
• Senior Leadership experience with evidence of successful project / system management
• Experience of leading and motivating a team to improve standards and outcomes
• Successfully implemented and managed a new whole school initiative in the past 2 years
• Successful experience of leading and delivering CPD and Appraisal systems

About our Academy

Bobby Moore Academy is an all through school, providing a world-class education for the children of east London. A school characterised by ambition and drive it is transformational in its impact on their life chances and we all as a community stand firm in our belief that:

• We are the drivers of social mobility
• We address social injustice head on.
• We are architects of aspiration.
• We are unrelenting in our focus on academic achievement.
• Our expectations are uncompromising.
• We craft good character.
• We are custodians of the ‘master key’

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please follow the link to our website.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

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.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.