Vice Principal

Post: Vice Principal (Safeguarding, Standards and Outcomes)

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hrs

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent (Fixed Term may be offered)

Salary: £75,646 FTE

Closing date: 30th April 2025

Interviews: W/C 5th May 2025

Winston Way is a three-form entry primary school in Ilford, East London. The school caters for children from Nursery to Year 6 (3–11-year-olds) with 660 children currently on roll. Winston Way Academy is part of United Learning, a large multi-academy trust across England, who believe that everyone can strive for excellence.

United Learning is a friendly, happy place where everyone is valued and recognised as an individual. We believe that every teacher has the ability to shine. Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from:

The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Vice Principal to join our exceptional senior leadership and teaching team and be the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). The successful candidate will have a proven track record of improving standards and outcomes in schools. They will lead on safeguarding, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, and will drive high standards of teaching and learning across the school.

We are seeking someone who will contribute to the overall success and development of our pupils, working collaboratively with colleagues and embracing United Learning’s values of ambition, determination, respect, and excellence. The Vice-Principal will play a pivotal role in driving academic excellence, improving student achievement, and ensuring that systems are in place to secure high standards across all areas of school life in partnership with the Vice-Principal for Inclusion. This is a non-class-based role but may require an element of teaching when required by the principal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management
• Lead on safeguarding, ensuring a culture of vigilance and safety.
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
• Support the Principal in strategic planning and school improvement.
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Curriculum and Assessment
• School Operations
• Develop and implement policies and practices that promote high standards of behaviour and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and the wider community.

About You:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a school.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

We will offer you:

• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
• An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service. The plan gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Car lease scheme
• Over 250 exclusive employee benefits through Perk box including free access to online wellness and workout classes, money off your weekly shop, high street purchases, and meals out.
• Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccines

Visits to the school are welcomed, you can book a visit by emailing the school at [email protected].

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. CVs alone will not be considered. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks.