Vice Principal

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader with sky-high expectations for our students and who thoughtfully and successfully develops the staff they are working with. Leading with honesty, integrity and high aspirations, they will share our unwavering conviction that all students deserve an exceptional curriculum and the very best teaching. They will, like us, believe in our students and what they can achieve.

The Vice Principal will lead strategically across the school to ensure our students receive a superb and well-rounded education. They will have an excellent track-record of leading teams and driving improvement in schools ensuring all children achieve to the best of their potential regardless of starting points. They will work within a committed and successful team, delivering exceptional progression, with the role providing an exciting opportunity for someone who aspires to go into headship.

The role is unique as Forest Academy is an 11-16 school with a co-located Beal Sixth Form providing experience and opportunities across the full 11-18 age range.

The Vice Principal will:

Support the Principal in having a decisive impact on school improvement, the quality of teaching and students’ achievements in all classrooms within the school and beyond. You will support aspirational expectations of exceptional standards for the school and, you will contribute to the wider Multi Academy Trust. You will provide professional leadership and management of staff in order to promote high quality teaching, learning and assessment throughout the school.

You will support the Co-Headteachers by embedding strategies that will constantly improve standards of learning, progress, and outcomes for all students.

The Vice Principal will articulate clear values and a compelling vision for students, staff, parents and carers, and the wider community at The Forest Academy to ensure entitlement, equal opportunities, and excellence for all.

• Ensure equality of opportunity across the whole school, working with a team of dedicated staff across the school.
• Ensure high academic standards are upheld, and that all students make great progress and progress to high quality destinations.
• Sustain a culture of high aspirations, with students working hard and conducting themselves in an exemplary manner in and out of school.
• Lead strategically on safeguarding our students – building a culture of vigilance and teaching the students how to stay safe into their adult lives

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.

Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.