Vice Principal
Cromer Academy, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0EX21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2027
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Salary: Leadership Pay Scale Points 19-22 (£83,478 - £89,842 per annum)
Vice Principal job summary
Salary: Leadership Pay Scale Points 19-22 (£83,478 - £89,842 per annum)
Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: February 2027
Cromer Academy is looking for an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Vice Principal. The successful candidate will be passionate about our vision of ensuring our children will be resilient and independent. They will be valued individuals who are confident to express themselves creatively and be provided with a wealth of experiences outside of a typical classroom to ensure they are happy and engaged.
The successful candidate will be familiar with how to run a highly successful school, and capable of both setting strategy and implementing effectively. You will also be passionate about our vision of creating a truly academic school and embrace our school ethos of genuine mutual respect. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join a school with great outcomes that aspires to transform educational standards locally and nationally.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To be a role model for other members of staff in the school, demonstrating through your day-to-day work the highest professional standards of conduct, collaboration and organisation.
- To work with the Senior Leadership Team to lead the continued development across the school.
- To support the strategic development, share good practice and plan and deliver collaborative activities beyond the school for the benefits of our pupils.
- To ensure smooth operational running of the school.
- To ensure all staff are aware of all school procedures and policies.
- To ensure implementation of the statutory requirements for all inclusion aspects of the work of the school.
- To present the school and its partners positively both within and beyond the school.
- To ensure that the Academy Quality Assurance procedures are undertaken rigorously.
- To undertake line management as directed by the Principal.
About You
An outstanding Vice Principal is a visionary leader with strong leadership, resilience, and a commitment to raising achievements. You must exhibit strategic thinking to design, implement, and assess the educational framework of the academy. You will drive student outcomes by combining strategic foresight, strong data literacy, and the ability to empower teaching staff.
You will also be a highly effective coach and mentor, inspiring teachers to refine their practice through constructive feedback, professional development, and collaborative learning.
Above all, you must be passionate about education, relentlessly focused on improving outcomes for every pupil and empowering teachers to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
Essential:
- An appropriate degree and Qualified Teacher Status.
- Experience of senior leadership in schools as an Assistant Principal or similarly senior member of staff.
- Experience of strategic planning in educational settings and the implementation of plans in an effective and efficient manner.
- Experience of participating in external school evaluation, such as through inspection or reviews.
- Successful involvement in performance management, self-evaluation process and data analysis as an aid in personal and team improvement, development and change.
- Successful experience in leading and managing pedagogic changes at a team, and preferably whole school level.
- Proven practice in leading, motivating and supporting staff to achieve high standards.
Desirable:
- A postgraduate qualification in education.
- The National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) or Headship (NPQH).
- Worked as a Senior Leader where leadership and management have been judged as outstanding by Ofsted
- Management experience in more than one school
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Teachers' Pension Schemes (TPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
* Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Cromer Academy is a community school in the truest sense, serving as a hub for its local area and demonstrating ambition and determination for its young people. Situated within easy reach of some of the UK’s most spectacular beaches and countryside, Cromer Academy is far from a sleepy rural school.
The school offers a wide range of opportunities for pupils and the wider community, including study support and extracurricular programmes. Pupils are expected to work hard, remain committed to their learning, and uphold the high standards of behaviour that enable effective teaching and learning to take place.
What is it like to attend Cromer Academy? The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the heritage of the town it serves. It acts as a focal point where community achievements are celebrated, fostering a sense of pride and belonging among pupils. Students are encouraged to make a positive contribution to both the school and wider society, understanding that meeting the high aspirations set by their teachers is key to achieving their full potential.
For information on what it is like to live and work in Cromer, click here. Cromer Academy was inspected by Ofsted in May 2023. This is the first ungraded inspection since Ofsted judged the school to be Good overall in January 2017, with Outstanding for student personal development, behaviour and welfare; and for leadership and management.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Vicki Bumphrey, PA to Principal (vickibumphrey@inspirationtrust.org).
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 30th November 2026
Interview date: Thursday 10th December 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Further information about the job
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
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 Cromer Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 665 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Cromer Academy website
Cromer Academy is a secondary school in North Norfolk, offering an excellent education to the young people of this lively coastal community. We believe all our students are 'exceptional, without exception' – making it our goal to unlock their potential, wherever it may lie. We are rated as Good overall by Ofsted, with Outstanding grades for personal development, behaviour, and welfare; and for leadership and management.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust family of schools, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress to GCSE, and work closely with our fellow schools across the region.
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