Assistant Vice Principal
George Pindar School, Scarborough, YO11 3LW23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 May 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
14 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £66,367.00 - £71,239.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Scale Points 11-14
Assistant Vice Principal job summary
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Vice Principal to join the Senior Leadership Team at George Pindar School. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader: the precise responsibilities of the role will be shaped around the strengths and expertise of the successful candidate. Areas may include Teaching and Learning, Inclusion, or Student Welfare, and we welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of leadership experiences and backgrounds.
There is a teaching commitment within this role.
George Pindar School is an 11-16 truly comprehensive school located in the coastal community of Scarborough. We are proud to be a school where both staff and students are #ProudToBePindar. Our culture is rooted in warmth, ambition and inclusivity, and we are firmly focused on the future as we continue our journey of sustained school improvement.
We are a fully inclusive school, oversubscribed for the past three years, with the highest aspirations for every student. We believe passionately in developing the whole child, ensuring that every young person, regardless of background, is supported to succeed academically, grow personally, and contribute positively to their community. Our shared PINDAR values underpin everything we do, and our staff work collaboratively as #TeamPindar, supported by colleagues across the Heartwood Learning Trust.
We are now looking for an inspirational and highly motivated leader to join us at a pivotal stage in our development. As a key member of our close-knit Senior Leadership Team, you will play a central role in shaping the next phase of our journey, driving continued improvement and excellence across the school. You will be instrumental in ensuring that all students, particularly our most vulnerable learners, are supported, challenged and empowered to achieve their very best.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who:
Are passionate about inclusive education and believe that every child can succeed
Have the vision and drive to lead meaningful improvement
Are open to innovation and eager to contribute new ideas
Thrive in a collaborative and supportive leadership environment
At George Pindar School, we are committed to investing in our staff. You will benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities, both within school and across the Trust, designed to support your ongoing growth and career progression.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape a role around your strengths while playing a key part in an ambitious and values-driven school community.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming the next member of #TeamPindar.
Job Details
Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Principal
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About George Pindar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 727 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- George Pindar School website
George Pindar School is an 11-16 secondary situated in Scarborough. We are a community school where our colleagues are #proudtobepindar and we are looking positively to the future. We are proud to be an inclusive school and we are oversubscribed in Year 7 and 8. We have the highest aspirations for our students to strive for success, achieve their very best and grow both as individuals and as members of their community. The development of the whole child forms an integral part of our vision; we want the best for every student at George Pindar irrespective of their background. We work together as #TeamPindar to develop our PINDAR values and are well supported by colleagues across the Hope Sentamu Learning Trust to improve in all aspects of our school.
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