Vice Principal / Beacon Hill Academy
Beacon Hill Academy, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1BP17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership L20 (£82,654) - L24 (£91,158)
Pay scale
- L20 to L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential Experience – Please Read Before Applying
Applicants must have:
- A proven track record as an experienced Assistant Headteacher (or equivalent senior leadership role).
- Demonstrable experience of leading Teaching and Learning across an entire school, not just within a department or key stage.
- Evidence of successful impact in raising standards and improving outcomes at whole-school level.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Beacon Hill Academy are seeking an exceptional Vice Principal (Teaching and Learning). As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the Principal and Central Trust Team to provide strategic vision and professional leadership, driving whole-school improvement. You will line manage a number of departments and ensure that all subjects enable learners to thrive in both their attainment and achievement.
You will also demonstrate:
• A deep knowledge of the principles and practices of effective Teaching and Learning and school improvement strategies.
• The ability to inspire, challenge and support staff to deliver consistently high-quality teaching and CPD.
• A clear alignment with our vision and commitment to improving educational outcomes across the Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Beacon Hill Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1080 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Beacon Hill Academy website
- Email address
- Hr.Helpdesk@dudleyacademiestrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01384 882303
Beacon Hill is located in Woodsetton to the east of Sedgley. It is the largest of the academies in the Trust with over 1,100 learners on roll. It recruits at capacity in Year 7 and draws pupils from a large number of different primary schools in a highly populated area. Since 2019, GCSE results have shown improvements in both the attainment and progress of learners. There has been a marked rise in the proportion of learners achieving Grade 5 or higher in both English and Mathematics.
One of the advantages of its size is the number of staff who work in learner support and the broad pastoral care system. The academy has its own AS Base, with trained staff on hand to provide the extra support and care that AS learners may require. There is a comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities ranging from sports and the arts to valuable enrichment experiences that have included visits to Oxbridge Universities, skiing trips to Italy, and visits to the WWI battlefields, China and Silicon Valley.
Dudley Academies Trust is highly centralised, with aligned systems and processes developed collaboratively by professionals and subject experts across our academies. Our central Teaching and Learning team includes Subject Directors with specialist expertise in Mathematics, English, Science, Literacy, History and DT who support teachers through mentoring, professional development, data analysis and curriculum planning.
We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. Professional growth is a priority, and we invest heavily in development programmes for senior leaders, aspiring leaders, teachers, and support staff alike.
Closing date is 22nd October 2025. Interviews will be held during the week prior to the Half Term Break.We reserve the right to interview before the closing date or close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised if sufficient applications are received.
All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.
Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.
Arranging a visit to Beacon Hill Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Hr.Helpdesk@dudleyacademiestrust.org.uk.
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