Vice Principal (Inclusion)

The Richmond Primary Academy is recruiting for a very special person to be our Vice Principal (Inclusion).

We are one of the newest members of The David Ross Education Trust and are on a unique journey to provide the children of Skegness with an unrivalled education. To do this we need someone outstanding.

As a non-class-based Vice Principal, your responsibility will be to set the strategic academic direction for the academy, with a focus on Inclusion and SEND. In conjunction with the Principal, you will also ensure excellent, innovative standards of teaching and learning are achieved across the academy.

This role would be ideal for an established SENDCo looking for that next step in leadership.

We strongly encourage visits to the academy, and will host an open morning on Wednesday 8th January 2025 from 9:00- 10:00.

Please contact the academy office on enquiries@richmondprimary.co.uk to reserve a space on these tours, or to arrange an alternative time to visit.

About the role

Welcomed to the David Ross Education Trust in March 2024, this is a pivotal time for our academy. We are developing a dynamic leadership team, dedicated to meeting the needs of all our wonderful children. This new, non-class-based, role will place priority on our commitment to all of our students achieving their full potential.

Your responsibility will be, through your role as Vice Principal and SENDCo, to set the strategic academic direction for vulnerable children within the academy, in conjunction with the Principal. You will ensure excellent, innovative standards of teaching and learning are achieved across the academy. The role requires the unique ability to balance the specific needs of the individual student with the broad needs of the whole academy: to command the respect of staff, pupils, parents/carers and Governors.

This is a permanent, full-time position. 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Full details are included in the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Salary & Benefits

• £59,167-£65,286 per annum FTE (L8-L12)

• Recruitment Payment available for the right candidate

• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

• Relocation package (if applicable)

• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses

• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

• Awards and Recognition Scheme

• Flexible working patterns

• Benefits Platform: holiday discounts : cinema tickets : restaurant booking discounts

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Living and Working in Lincolnshire

If you’re considering a move to Lincolnshire – we can offer a Relocation Package.

People move to Lincolnshire for all sorts of reasons: the wide open spaces, the quality of life and the friendly people, the low crime rates, plus house prices below the UK’s national average. They fall in love with the countryside, historic buildings, big skies and busy market towns.

Lincolnshire is a very rural county and is located in the East Midlands within the United Kingdom approximately 150 miles from London.

Skegness is close to the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the local natural coastline – with many market towns within easy reach.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

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Closing Date: Sunday 12th January 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 20th January 2025

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.