Are you ambitious for all children and passionate about helping them to flourish and achieve their very best in all aspects of school life and beyond? Join us as Vice Principal at Highgate Primary Academy and make a real difference.

We are looking for someone who is committed to a knowledge-rich education, with a track record of leading schools to high levels of attainment and with outstanding learning behaviours. Alongside the academic curriculum, the Trust also aspires to develop cultural capital and opportunities for personal development that enable the Trust’s pupils to leave our schools equipped for their next educational and life stage.

The successful candidate will embrace the opportunity to work with Trust and school leaders, to drive the further development and implementation Astrea’s curriculum strategies across all of our Primary schools.

We look forward to hearing from you if you:

• Are passionate, enthusiastic, motivated and ambitious with a track record of success
• Have high expectations of staff, and can encourage participation, innovation and confidence
• Can communicate a clear strategic vision and direction for the school
• Are able to support children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance
• Have experience of being influential in a school that provides an excellent education for its pupils.

In return we can offer you:

• A dedicated team with high ambition for their pupils
• The support and expertise of a Principal and Regional Director
• The opportunity to complete NPQs
• An unrivalled professional progression model.

If you are a passionate, authentic and driven leader who has high expectations and aspirations and believes that we have a collective responsibility for our pupils please contact laura.sunley@astreahighgate.org to discuss the opportunity further.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.  

If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can be discussed in more detail at interview.