Vice Principal

Salary: L13 - L16 (fringe weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: April 2025 or sooner if possible

Shape the Future of SEND at Wishmore Cross Academy

We are looking for an inspiring, emotionally intelligent, and approachable leader to join our team at Wishmore Cross Academy as Vice Principal in charge of SEND.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and student-focused leader who will join the leadership team to be the advocate and whole school driving force supporting children with identified SEND needs. You will be responsible for leading and coordinating innovative and evidence-based provision for children who have identified special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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:

• Proven Leadership: You'll possess a demonstrable track record of success as a senior leader within a school setting, ideally as part of a Senior Management Team or as a Middle Leader.
• SEND Expertise: You'll have a deep understanding of SEND and a wealth of experience in working with children with diverse needs.
• Collaboration and Advocacy: You'll be adept at working collaboratively with parents, external agencies, and colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.
• Statutory Knowledge: You'll possess a thorough understanding of the statutory regulations relating to SEND and equality.
• Continuous Development: You'll be eager to engage in ongoing professional development, particularly in SEND-related CPD and qualifications.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About the School:

Wishmore Cross Academy, part of Lift Schools, is a special school in Chobham, Surrey for boys aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties. We can admit up to 82 pupils which means that class sizes are small and we work very closely with our students to ensure they get the most out of each day with us. Set in beautiful grounds, we provide high quality CPD to all staff routed through the instructional excellence model.

We invite all interested candidates to visit Wishmore Academy! We'd love for you to experience our wonderful learning environment. You can also arrange an informal discussion about the role with our Executive Principal, Andrea George Samuels. Feel free to reach out to Andrea at to schedule a time.

Closing date: Friday 29th November 2024

Interview date: Thursday 5th December 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.