Vice Principal

Vice Principal

Leadership L18 to L22 (£78,702 - £86,803)

Start: January 2026

Being part of Outwood Academy City Fields is about bringing high-quality opportunities and experiences to our diverse school. We wish to employ someone who can provide meaningful leadership, engagement and help all children, staff and visitors thrive in the areas they work in.

City Fields is a multicultural school in the heart of the Wakefield community. Our school supports the local community and the wealth of opportunities our diverse background brings. Anyone wanting to take on this role should be prepared to challenge themselves to meet the needs of a diverse community.

Ofsted noted that putting 'students first' is something that directs and guides' actions each day. 'Because leaders set such a strong example of their high ambitions for pupils, other staff mirror these aspirations', 'Outwood Academy City Fields is a school where leaders want the very best for pupils' in whatever walk of life they engage in. We hope you can join us on our journey.

Outwood Academy City Fields is seeking to appoint a Vice Principal who will add highly effective leadership qualities to our Senior Leadership Team. We seek applications from outstanding leaders with the drive, high expectations and commitment to sustain educational excellence. The successful candidate will bring highly effective leadership capacity and have the tenacity and integrity to uphold the positive culture and ethos the Academy displays. Our new Vice Principal must be a highly visible and credible leader with the ability to communicate a vision that inspires, motivate and enthuses staff, children and the community as a whole.

Applications are welcomed from leaders seeking their first Vice Principal role or from experienced Vice Principals looking for a new challenge. You must have high expectations for all, be an outstanding teacher and be committed to supporting every student to achieve their absolute potential.

Academy leaders are supported by the Regional Team of Executive Leaders, their drive to secure ongoing school improvement is undertaken through close working relationships and ongoing challenge and support. The Trust provides outstanding professional development opportunities and the successful candidate will have access to one of the country's largest school improvement teams as well as CPD programmes through the National Institute of Teaching.

Working together, we ensure the best possible educational experience for our young people, equipping them to impact positively on the broader community.

If you share our vision, join our family

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact Ann Jarrett, Business Manager,

What will we do for you?

• A competitive salary with pay progression
• A fantastic pension and additional benefits
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)

Further information on employee benefits can be found here.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.