Assistant Headteacher

Vice Principal Opportunity

ROLE: Vice Principal - Secondary School
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
PAY: Highly competitive (depending on experience)
LOCATION: Hemel Hempstead (relocation packages available)

Clarus Education is seeking a highly effective and inspirational Vice Principal to join the Senior Leadership Team of an 'Outstanding' Secondary School in Hemel Hempstead.

This 'Outstanding' Secondary School is part of a flourishing Multi Academy Trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people. The School offers a rich and stimulating education comprised of knowledge-rich curricula, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system.

The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to help plot the direction of travel and define the school improvement strategy over the coming months and years. They will be responsible for ensuring students make excellent progress through careful tracking and a bespoke curriculum, and will deputise for the Principal as and when necessary.

The ideal candidate will have UK QTS and experience working in schools at middle or senior leadership level, with a strong pastoral background and experience as a DSL. They will be able to inspire, challenge, and support students and staff to ensure they perform at the highest levels, and will have the capacity to enable students to make outstanding progress.

The school offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a personalised coaching and training programme, fast track promotion opportunities, and a reputable school with excellent results. The school is located in Hemel Hempstead, with onsite parking available and access by rail.

JOB DESCRIPTION - Vice Principal

• Vice Principal

• Working in an 'Outstanding' Secondary School

• Ensuring students make excellent progress through careful tracking and a bespoke curriculum

• Deputising for the Principal as and when necessary

• Providing, within the Senior Leadership Team, strategic leadership for the school

• Providing support for the Principal, staff, and students

• Demonstrating outstanding expertise in your subject area

• Permanent Contract

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Vice Principal

• Must have UK QTS and experience working in schools at middle or senior leadership level

• Strong pastoral background and experienced DSL

• Have the ability to inspire, challenge, and support students and staff to ensure they perform at the highest levels

• Have the capacity to enable students to make outstanding progress

• Experience of implementing effective raising attainment strategies

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of the whole young person, through a personalised approach to education and pastoral care

• Committed to a supportive but challenging ethos and culture

• Thrive on working in teams but be able to work independently

• Committed to a comprehensive Education Enrichment Programme

• Constantly challenge yourself to become a better teacher and leader

SCHOOL DETAILS - Vice Principal

• Graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted

• Chance to make your mark in an expanding Trust

• Incredibly supportive group of colleagues, Principals, MAT Executives, local governors, and Trustees

• Personalised coaching and training programme, so that you can fulfil your potential as a leader

• Fast track promotion opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Reputable school with excellent results

• Modern facilities and excellent resources to support learning

• Respectful, courteous and motivated children

• High standards of excellence

• Knowledge rich curriculum

• Diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities

• Strong pastoral support system

• Located in Hemel Hempstead

• Onsite parking available and access by rail

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Vice Principal opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)