Vice Principal​/Beacon Hill Academy

Overview

Beacon Hill Academy is seeking an exceptional Vice Principal (Teaching and Learning). As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the Principal and Central Trust Team to provide strategic vision and professional leadership, driving whole-school improvement. You will line manage a number of departments and ensure that all subjects enable learners to thrive in both their attainment and achievement.

• A deep knowledge of the principles and practices of effective Teaching and Learning and school improvement strategies.
• The ability to inspire, challenge and support staff to deliver consistently high-quality teaching and CPD.
• A clear alignment with our vision and commitment to improving educational outcomes across the Trust.

Beacon Hill is located in Woodsetton to the east of Sedgley. It is the largest of the academies in the Trust with over 1,100 learners on roll. It recruits at capacity in Year 7 and draws pupils from a large number of different primary schools in a highly populated area.

Since 2019, GCSE results have shown improvements in both the attainment and progress of learners. There has been a marked rise in the proportion of learners achieving Grade 5 or higher in both English and Mathematics.

One of the advantages of its size is the number of staff who work in learner support and the broad pastoral care system. The academy has its own AS Base, with trained staff on hand to provide the extra support and care that AS learners may require. There is a comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities ranging from sports and the arts to valuable enrichment experiences that have included visits to Oxbridge Universities, skiing trips to Italy, and visits to the WWI battlefields, China and Silicon Valley.

Dudley Academies Trust is highly centralised, with aligned systems and processes developed collaboratively by professionals and subject experts across our academies. Our central Teaching and Learning team includes Subject Directors with specialist expertise in Mathematics, English, Science, Literacy, History and DT who support teachers through mentoring, professional development, data analysis and curriculum planning.

We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. Professional growth is a priority, and we invest heavily in development programmes for senior leaders, aspiring leaders, teachers, and support staff alike.

Closing date is Sunday 28th September 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.