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Vice Principal

Outwood


Job Location:

Middlesbrough - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 81457 - 89842
Posted: 6 September 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Role: Vice Principal

Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby

Start Date: January 2027

Salary (Actual Salary): L18 - L22 (81457 to 89842 per annum)

Working Pattern: 1.0 FTE

Are you seeking a senior leadership role providing world-class management and direction with a view toward becoming a future Principal Join us as a Vice Principal where you will lead one or more key strategic Deep areas (Learning Experience Support or Leadership) and play a vital intervention and challenge role across curriculum areas and year groups. This Vice Principal role will lead Deep Support.

This position requires flexibility commitment to rigorous continuous improvement and the willingness to undertake consultancy work or even act as Principal in another academy/school as needed.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough.

As Principal Im extremely proud of our academy where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that every interaction counts and work relentlessly to transform students lives and develop positive community relationships.

We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives collaboration a growth mindset and a relentless drive to turn our best into our normal.

As part of the Outwood Family committed to transforming lives and raising standards we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for improving the lives of young people and our wider community.

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If you have any questions or would like to visit the school please contact Helen Murphy (HR Assistant) at



Responsibilities

The Vice Principal provides high quality (world class) Leadership and Management reporting to the Principal and leading one or more key strategic Deep areas. The role involves undertaking the full range of professional duties required by the Academy Principal and includes an intervention challenge and support role with curriculum areas and year groups.

This senior leader actively supports the Trusts National Leadership in Education status which may include providing support and challenge to other schools performing consultancy work or potentially acting as Principal in another academy/school.

The Vice Principal is responsible for promoting International links actively pursuing the Students First agenda and championing equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff. They must commit to active personal professional development towards becoming a potential Principal be highly flexible to meet constantly changing demands and be prepared to undertake outreach work.



Qualifications

Essential qualifications include a PGCE or equivalent evidence of continued professional development and actively working towards the NPQH. Candidates must possess essential knowledge of educational theory and practice a strong understanding of government guidelines on safeguarding and familiarity with The Deeps. Required experience includes proven success in leadership project management and preparing or developing a school development plan and self-evaluation. Crucially the role requires experience preparing or supporting staff through Ofsted inspections.

The successful applicant must demonstrate the ability to work to tight deadlines be innovative and progressive and have the capacity to lead and work constructively with teams.




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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER? Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer: Your starting salary with annual increments plus in ... View more

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