Vice Principal: Student Welfare and Development + Curriculum and Achievements

The David Ross Education Trust has two exciting Vice Principal opportunities at Lodge Park Academy. If you are looking to progress your leadership career this could be the perfect next step for you….

Further to promotion to Head of School, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vice Principal of Student Welfare and Development; additionally, to support our LPA achievement, we are seeking a Vice Principal - Curriculum and Achievement.

About the roles

The Vice Principal roles are vital in contributing to the culture, ethos, and wellbeing of the whole Academy. The role is to ensure effective and efficient support to the Head of School and Executive Principal, providing excellent service to the overall running of the academy. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team you will work as part of the team, supporting all team members, contributing to all aspects of Senior Leadership Team responsibilities. You will assist the Head of School to communicate compellingly the school’s vision and drive the strategic leadership, empowering all pupils and staff to excel.

Each role will have a specific area of responsibility:

Vice Principal: Student Welfare and Development 

• To support the Head of School in creating, developing and evaluating the aims of the school in partnership with pupils, staff, governors and parents.
• Leadership of student development, provision and inclusion.
• Leadership of student welfare, pastoral care and family relationships.
• A member of the Senior Leadership Team and work as part of the team, supporting all team members.

Vice Principal: Curriculum and Achievements

• To support the Head of School in creating, developing and evaluating the aims of the school in partnership with pupils, staff, governors and parents.
• Leadership of KS3-5 curriculum, achievement and assessment.
• A member of the Senior Leadership Team and work as part of the team, supporting all team members.

We welcome any expression of interest informal chats, please do get in touch: lpa-enquiries@lodgeparkacademy.co.uk .

Our School

Lodge Park Academy is a 11-19 Secondary school in Corby, Northamptonshire with approx. 1000 students on roll. Serving local families since 1963, Lodge Park Academy sits at the heart of our community. With a strong emphasis on sport, and the arts, we provide a broad, compelling, knowledge-rich curriculum alongside meticulous pastoral care to ensure all children are able to flourish and achieve. Please visit www.lodgeparkacademy.co.uk for more details.

Salary & Benefits

Scale L15-20 FTE £62,561 - £70,733 per annum

Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply here’.

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.