Key Responsibilities and Duties

Strategic Leadership and School Improvement:

• Deputise for the Principal and provide strategic leadership in their absence

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school's vision, ethos, and strategic direction

• Lead on the school's improvement planning process, ensuring that all areas of the school are aligned with the school's priorities

• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the school's performance, identifying areas for development and implementing effective strategies for improvement

Curriculum and Teaching and Learning:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the school's curriculum, ensuring that it is well-sequenced and promotes progress for all pupils

• Lead on the development and implementation of the school's teaching and learning strategy, supporting staff to deliver high-quality lessons

• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning across the school, providing feedback and support to teachers to improve their practice

• Oversee the school's assessment systems, using data to identify and address areas of underperformance

Leadership and Management:

• Support the Principal in the line management of senior and middle leaders, ensuring that they are effectively leading their teams and driving improvement

• Develop and maintain a cohesive and collaborative leadership team, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and accountability

• Lead on the professional development of staff, identifying training needs and implementing effective CPD programmes

• Contribute to the school's financial management, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support school improvement priorities

Safeguarding and Pupil Welfare:

• Ensure that the school's safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented, and that all staff are trained and supported to fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities

• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure that any safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and effectively

• Promote a culture of high expectations and support for all pupils, ensuring that their welfare and personal development are prioritised

Skills and Competencies

• Proven track record of successful senior leadership experience in a secondary school setting

• Excellent understanding of curriculum design, assessment, and teaching and learning strategies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with staff, pupils, and the wider school community

• Demonstrable experience in leading and managing change, with a focus on continuous improvement

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision-making

• Commitment to promoting the school's vision and values, and to ensuring that all pupils receive a high-quality education

Professional Development

Beacon Academy is committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all staff, including the Senior Vice Principal. As part of this role, you will be encouraged to engage in regular training and development activities, such as:

• Participation in leadership development programmes, including those offered by the Wellspring Academy Trust

• Opportunities to attend and present at national and regional conferences and events

• Access to a range of online and face-to-face training resources, tailored to your individual needs and interests

• Mentoring and coaching from experienced senior leaders within the school and the trust

• Opportunities to lead on school improvement projects and initiatives, further developing your leadership skills

The school will also support the Senior Vice Principal in pursuing any relevant professional qualifications or accreditations, such as the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)

Safeguarding

Beacon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Senior Vice Principal will play a key role in ensuring that the school's safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented, and that all staff are trained and supported to fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities.

Specific safeguarding duties for the Senior Vice Principal include:

• Providing strategic oversight and support for the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

• Ensuring that all staff receive appropriate safeguarding training and updates

• Monitoring the effectiveness of the school's safeguarding practises and procedures

• Liaising with external agencies, such as children's social care and the police, to ensure that any safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and effectively

• Promoting a culture of high expectations and support for all pupils, with a focus on their welfare and personal development

The Senior Vice Principal must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and must be willing to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note

Application forms must be completed. CVs will not be accepted. 

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.