Vice Principal - Roseberry Academy

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Vice Principal will play a pivotal role in shaping both the strategic direction and day‑to‑day leadership of the school. Working closely with the Principal, you will help drive improvement, champion high‑quality teaching and learning, and support staff to grow, innovate, and thrive, ensuring that all of our children flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

This role is perfect for an individual who is seeking a significant and rewarding leadership position in which they can make a meaningful and lasting impact. We are committed to investing in you and giving you access to some of the country’s leading providers of professional development to refine and develop your leadership skills. You will have access to a number of leadership pathways that suit your interests and utilise your skills.

As part of the role, you will retain a teaching commitment, ensuring you stay connected to our children, our curriculum and the daily life of the academy. You will also benefit from dedicated leadership release time to support you in fulfilling your wider responsibilities effectively.

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of high‑quality and effective teaching and learning.
• Leads with compassion, fairness, and a strong sense of purpose.
• Has a proven ability to lead teams, inspire colleagues, and support whole school development.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of every child.
• Can communicate clearly, build trust, and develop strong relationships with children, staff, families, and the wider community.
• Brings drive, reflection, and ambition — someone who wants to be part of something exceptional!

• Wonderful children who are curious, kind and eager to learn, and who thrive in an environment where they feel seen, valued and inspired.
• A warm, nurturing school community with a strong sense of pride and shared purpose.
• The chance to help shape an exciting future at Roseberry Academy.
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth, including high-quality CPD and leadership development.
• Membership of relevant pension scheme
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyle savings

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.