Vice Principal

Listerdale Primary Academy is seeking a Vice Principal, who is an ambitious leader, passionate about school improvement and delivering excellent outcomes for all children. The Vice Principal will take a leading role in improving standards in all curriculum areas across the school (FS1 through to KS2) to improve achievement and progress for all pupils. The post-holder will be responsible for raising and maintaining exceptionally high standards across the academy, modelling excellent practice, leading CPD and contributing to the academy’s monitoring and evaluation schedule. The post-holder will also be a member of the academy’s safeguarding team. The successful candidate will be a highly effective teacher with a proven track record of success and will be an inspirational leader who has the energy and commitment to succeed in this leadership role, supported closely by a team of dedicated professional teaching staff. Candidates should be able to provide evidence of and/or demonstrate the ability to deliver lessons that are good or outstanding. The successful candidate will: Be an excellent teacher, with a continued passion for working with young people and teaching Have excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills; Be a highly effective and strongly resilient leader, with the ability to coach and develop people; Be experienced, knowledgeable and effective in all safeguarding practices; Be committed to ensuring every pupil is provided with high quality education which promotes the highest possible standards of achievement; Develop and maintain collaborative links within ACET and the wider education community; In this pivotal role, you will: Work with the Principal to drive whole-school improvement Support staff development and foster a culture of professional growth Ensure effective monitoring of standards and progress Model outstanding teaching and champion high expectations for all We are looking for an excellent teacher with proven leadership experience and a passion for making a difference. You will have the skills to inspire others and a commitment to our values of inclusion and aspiration. What we offer: A supportive and inclusive team A commitment to ongoing professional development Strong staff retention and a positive working environment Opportunities to shape and influence the future of our school If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you! We warmly welcome visits to the school and encourage you to contact the Principal to discuss the role further. Safeguarding ACET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants should read our safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on the ‘po