Vice Principal

Job Summary:

We are seeking an exceptional Vice Principal - Pastoral to join our Senior Leadership Team at The Lowry Academy. As a strategic leader, you will play a key role in shaping the school's approach to student behaviour and attitudes, ensuring a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve student behaviour and attitudes, aligned with the school's vision and values.
• Lead and evaluate the work of the Assistant Principal - Attendance & Pupil Premium and the Whole School Behaviour Lead.
• Monitor and evaluate standards against the most recent OFSTED report and update the school's self-evaluation relating to safety, behaviour, and attitudes.
• Develop ways of supporting students in self-managing their own behaviour more effectively.
• Quality assure behaviour and attitudes throughout the school, identifying concerns, implementing appropriate strategies to address these, and evaluating their impact.
• Meet all legal requirements in relation to student behaviour.
• Implement the school's Behaviour Policy consistently, accurately, and fairly.
• Review the effectiveness of the school's Behaviour Policy regularly.
• Improve and sustain good rates of attendance across the school and all student groups.
• Be responsible for students requiring additional academic provision and intervention.
• Liaise with any providers of alternative provision.
• Represent the school at Behaviour and Attendance Partnership meetings and follow through actions which arise from this.
• Liaise with other senior leaders regarding managed moves/supported transfers to other schools.
• Lead on all admissions matters.
• Produce robust analysis on the impact of intervention.
• Prepare reports for the Principal, Senior Leadership Team and Governors relating to areas of leadership.
• Develop further partnerships with parents and liaise with other stakeholders in the community, those working to support the school and the Local Authority.
• Support the organisation of Parents' Evenings raising awareness and improving attendance at Parents' Evenings.
• Lead staff professional development and INSET related to students' behaviour and attitudes.
• Liaise and meet outside agencies relevant to improving aspirations within the school.
• Lead assemblies which promote and focus on achievement through positive behaviour to school and their studies.
• Promote the school in the local and wider community.
• Be responsible for a delegated budget in relation to students' behaviour and attitudes.
• Have a high, visible presence around the school.
• Undertake other duties and relevant tasks which may occasionally be required.

• Strategic leadership experience in a school setting.
• Proven track record of improving student behaviour and attitudes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and manage change.
• Knowledge of behaviour and attendance policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and opportunities for professional development and growth. As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our school and make a positive impact on the lives of our students.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.