Vice Principal

Salary: L18 -L22, (£71,729 - £79,112) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: January 2025

It all adds up to an inspired career move.

We're looking for an inspiring, emotionally intelligent, and approachable leader to join our team at Sir Herbert Leon Academy as Vice Principal Pastoral.

Looking to go further in Leadership?

We are looking for a senior leader who has proven experience of working as part of a Senior Management Team, or as a Middle Leader to provide strategic leadership for all pastoral systems, including overseeing behaviour, attendance and SEND within the school. The Vice Principal Pastoral holds day-to-day responsibility for providing exceptional pastoral care to the children and colleagues in the school. Our mission is to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. At Sir Herbert Leon Academy, we believe that every student deserves nothing less.

About the school:
Sir Herbert Leon Academy is an 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The academy offers excellent learning facilities, especially in Sport and the Arts. It features a library, a theatre/cinema, and advanced IT teaching technology. Additionally, the school is equipped with a swimming pool and a fully furnished fitness suite.

You're someone who'll be able to:

• Showcase commitment to inclusion with high expectations for all learners;
• Demonstrate experience as a senior leader in education, with a track record of initiating and delivering whole-school improvement initiatives;
• Give everyone here the kind of support, dedication, and positivity we foster at Lift Schools

You're someone who has:

• An intellectually curious mind: You're forward-thinking, open-minded, and passionate about seeking new knowledge and innovative ideas;
• A reflective nature: You regularly reflect on your personal motivations, behaviours, strengths, and areas fogrowth, and use these insights to improve;
• Resilience and agility: You handle pressure and setbacks with thoughtfulness and agility, using challenges as opportunities for growth and learning;
• Ambition: This role gives a real opportunity for progression to people who are committed and proactive.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit and can arrange an informal discussion
about the role with the Principal. This can be organised by contacting S Marshall at or .

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  • Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence January 2025. This is a permanent position.

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Interviews: W/b Monday 28th October 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.