- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 373 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Scarcroft Primary School website
Primary Vice Principals - Deep Support (two vacancies)
More than one location, Excel Learning Trust25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026, or sooner if possible
Closing date
22 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership scale L7 – L11 (£60,145 - £66,368 per annum).
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for inclusion and safeguarding? Due to the promotions of the current postholders, Excel Learning Trust is seeking two dedicated and ambitious Vice Principals to join our primary leadership teams in two of our schools - Knavesmire Primary School and Scarcroft Primary School. With responsibility for Deep Support, these are pivotal roles designed to drive high standards, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure the safety and welfare of every pupil.
As Vice Principal, you will support the Head of School in all aspects of leadership, specifically overseeing the Deep Support and inclusion agenda. You will play a lead role in identifying improvement priorities and will be expected to deputise for the Head of School when required. You will also be responsible for safeguarding across the school and be the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The successful candidates will be resilient, reflective leaders who maintain high expectations for themselves and their pupils. You will have proven experience as an excellent primary classroom practitioner, with a track record of strong pupil outcomes. You will be committed to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential.
Further details about our trust can be found on our website www.excellearningtrust.org.uk
A full job description, person specification and application form can be found on the Trust website https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/
The Application Process:
Please call Zoe French on 01904 806456, or email z.french@elt.org.uk to arrange an informal conversation with James McGann, Executive Principal, to discuss the roles in more detail or to arrange visits to the schools, which are encouraged.
When applying, candidates can express a preference for one or both schools and preferences should be clearly indicated on the submitted application form.
Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Mr James McGann.
Interviews will be held on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 April 2026.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our trust can be found on our website.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@elt.org.uk
School Details
Scarcroft Primary School
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