Vice Principal - Attendance, Pastoral and Behaviour
The Portsmouth Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April or September 2026
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Scale (L19 - L23) £80,655 - £88,951 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Portsmouth Academy is seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior leadership team as Vice Principal - Attendance, Pastoral and Behaviour, following a successful internal promotion. This is an exciting opportunity to build on strong foundations and make a lasting impact on student outcomes and wellbeing.
Working closely with the Head of School, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across attendance, behaviour, personal development, inclusion and pastoral care in line with the Trust's mission of Transforming Life Chances. You will champion a 'child-first' approach and ensure our values of Aspire, Achieve and Respect are embedded across the academy.
We are looking for a Leader who:
- Has proven experience in improving attendance, behaviour and inclusion
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner
- Can inspire, support and hold teams to account
- Is committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing
- Shares ambition for every young person to succeed
We can offer:
- A key leadership role within a supportive Trust
- Opportunities for professional development and clear pathways for future career progression
- Support from an experienced and collaborative Trust network
- A platform to shape whole-school strategy and culture
If you are a passionate and strategic leader ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
‘Pupils are happy at school and proud to be members of its community’ – Ofsted
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Internationally Accredited Pedagogy:Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
- CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
- Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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)About The Portsmouth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Portsmouth Academy website
- Email address
- nicky.brown@tpa.tsat.uk
“Leaders have dramatically improved the quality of teaching, learning and assessment… consequently, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistently good and continues to improve.” – Ofsted, April 2017 -
The Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
Arranging a visit to The Portsmouth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicky.brown@tpa.tsat.uk.
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