Vice Principal - Pastoral

Job Details

• Job Reference: 012642
• Salary: £78,702.00 to £93,424.00 per annum
• Closing Date: 11/05/2026
• Contract Type: School Leadership
• Contract Term: Permanent
• Phase/Establishment Type: Secondary
• Hours Per Week: 32.5 hours per week
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

About the Role

Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver inspirational leadership to school staff and young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] leader might just be the best career move you ever make.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] school in Birmingham is a large all through school for pupils aged 3 to 16 years old. We have over 2,000 pupils and are based across three sites in close proximity to each other. We joined [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in 2020 and, like all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] schools, we have a leadership specialism.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an exceptional Vice Principal to help lead us on our journey to excellence. We want to hear from outstanding leaders who have proven success within a school leadership role. You will be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate both pupils and peers. As an exceptional teacher and leader, you will make a significant contribution to the success and leadership of our school, working closely with the Principal to deliver excellence in education. As a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] leader, you’ll join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

Requirements

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience of senior leadership and management within a school setting.
• Experience of successful and sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• A strong commitment to our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] values.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] values embody what we believe is needed to succeed. Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level. We can also offer you a range of rewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: Monday, 11 May 2026 at midnight.
• Assessment Centre Date: Friday, 22 May 2026.
• Proposed Start Date: Monday, 31 August 2026.

Our Commitment

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply for job link. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please call us on [contact hidden]. The job description and person specification can be downloaded here. The closing date is 11 May 2026.