Trust-Wide Vice Principal - Inclusion, Safeguarding and SEND

David Ross Education Trust is now recruiting for a Trust-Wide Vice Principal, specialising in Inclusion, Safeguarding and SEND. This role will be primarily based across our Northamptonshire and Leicestershire academies, with travel across the Trust.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

To support the Academy Principals in creating, developing and evaluating the aims of the school in partnership with pupils, staff, governors and parents/carers.

Leadership of inclusion, safeguarding and SEND

This is a full-time, permanent role – we are happy to consider requests for flexible working arrangements.

Salary & Benefits

• Leadership Pay Scale 15-20 (pay review pending)

• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• 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

o holiday discounts

o cinema tickets

o restaurant booking discounts

o Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status or recognised equivalent qualification

• Strong track record of professional development

Desirable are:

• Membership of a national professional organisation

• Higher degree and/or professional qualification

• NPQSL/NPQH qualified or willingness to undertake the qualification

• Experience of working with governors or trustees within a MAT context

• SEND experience

• DSL qualification

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

Broadening 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 35 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

To arrange a call with one of our Executive Principals or a visit to one of our Academies, please contact recruitment@dret.co.uk.

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.

Closing date: 23:59 on Friday 18th October 2024. We will hold interviews on 22nd and 23rd October 2024.

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.