Vice Principal

We are looking for an outstanding individual to join Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich as Vice Principal.

The post of Vice Principal is one that mirrors the role of the Principal, and the academy will support you as you aspire to Principalship.

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich is an outstanding place-for students and staff alike. We pride ourselves on helping our students to be incredibly successful and we are as driven to support our staff, with an excellent CPD programme and development opportunities for all staff at the academy. We encourage our students and staff to live our core values of character, courage and conscience in our community and beyond. We have an excellent staff who are highly motivated, committed and happy.

To learn more about the culture and ethos of our academy , our impact within the community and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

QTS and a good undergraduate degree (or equivalent)

Minimum of three years' experience at senior leadership level, at least once as a deputy/ Vice Principal

Experience of delivering high quality INSET to teaching staff

Proven success in raising achievement as a subject leader across at least two key stages

Evidence of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high quality performance

Successful experience of processes of monitoring, evaluation and review

Good level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement

Recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development

Experience of presenting to a wide audience

Ideas of how Language, Literacy and Numeracy can be used across the curriculum to raise standards

Experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning in a whole school situation

Experience of managing and implementing change successfully at whole school level

Experience of using coaching as a model for ensuring on going professional development particularly with subject leaders

Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity , or to request a visit , please email the academy via the Why work page on harriscareers .

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be help you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Senior Leader Development

With Harris, you will join a large network of likeminded senior leaders and have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are some of the best senior leaders in the country. Our senior leaders can benefit from tailored professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership which will enable you to develop your pedagogy, leadership skills and drive school improvement.

Supported by experienced mentors, you can access national professional qualifications and draw on expert knowledge from dedicated subject consultants who offer invaluable subject and curriculum insight.

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.