Vice Principal

Overview of the Role:

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

● Work collaboratively with the Principal in developing and implementing the school improvement plan.

● Oversee daily operations and ensure adherence to school policies and procedures to maintain high standards of conduct and professionalism.

● Manage performance and professional growth of HOD's and the teaching staff (as appropriate) through appraisals, coaching and training programmes, developing staff and holding them to account in line with the schools policies.

● Lead on specific whole-school strategies and policy areas, such as curriculum development, student welfare, behaviour management, or staff development, driving excellence across all aspects of school life.

● Contribute to the prioritisation, allocation and management of resources (including financial, human and educational) to ensure sustainability.

● Deputise for the Principal in their absence.

Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment

● Lead by example, demonstrating high-quality teaching practices and instructional leadership.

● Drive excellent standards of teaching by supporting colleagues to design a carefully sequenced, broad and coherent curriculum, ensuring there is alignment with national standards and network expectations, and that the needs of all students are met with high expectations.

● Develop and implement rigorous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess teaching and learning quality across the school, ensuring continuous improvement.

● Lead the development and implementation of robust assessment practices across the school, ensuring that assessments are aligned with curriculum objectives and provide meaningful feedback to students.

Oversee the design and administration of internal and external assessments, including mock examinations, coursework and national standardised tests, in accordance with examination board requirements.

●  Analyse data including student progress data and staff performance data to identify strengths and areas for development, informing targeted interventions and instructional improvement efforts.

Culture and Behaviour

● Lead the development and implementation of culture and behaviour policies and systems, championing an aspirational, safe and inclusive learning environment that fosters mutual respect among students and staff.

● Provide leadership and training, ensuring that all students feel safe, valued, and empowered to succeed academically and personally.

● Establish and implement fair and consistent disciplinary and behaviour procedures, emphasising accountability and personal growth to uphold a culture of respect and responsibility throughout the school community.

● Drive excellence in student attendance and behaviour standards, devising targeted interventions to improve attendance rates and promote positive behaviour, ensuring the school is inline with national benchmarks.

● Forge strong partnerships with parents and carers and external organisations and agencies, collaborating closely to support student achievement and well-being, fostering a cohesive and supportive school-home relationship.

Community Engagement

● Oversee school events and activities, celebratory events and school performances, ensuring these promote community engagement and support student achievement.

● Facilitate effective communication with parents, carers and the community to foster a sense of shared purpose and collaboration.

Develop and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders, including local authorities, partner schools, and educational organisations, to develop opportunities and resources that enhance the educational experiences of students.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar role of a Vice Principal of a CBSE School