Vice Principal

Hillside Primary School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6LU

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  5th January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Leadership L8 to L12 (depending on experience)
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership L8 to L12 (depending on experience)

Vice Principal job summary

As Vice Principal, you will play a key strategic role in driving high-quality, inclusive education across the Academy. Working closely with the Principal, you will provide leadership that upholds our values and ensures excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum design, and whole-school development. You will contribute to a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement, and equitable outcomes for all learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, strategic leadership aligned with the Academy’s vision, values, and improvement priorities.
• Lead and enhance the quality of teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum development.
• Support, coach, and develop staff through effective CPD, performance management, and professional collaboration.
• Oversee day-to-day operational management, ensuring a safe, well-organised, and inclusive learning environment.
• Work in partnership with families, staff, external agencies, and the wider community to raise standards and improve outcomes for all pupils.

We Are Seeking a Leader Who:

• Has significant senior leadership experience with a demonstrable record of school improvement.
• Possesses exceptional interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Is committed to collaboration, equity, inclusion, and meaningful community engagement.
• Has a thorough understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment, and current educational standards

Why Join Hillside Primary School?

Hillside is more than a school — it is a thriving, supportive community. As part of South Pennine Academies, a trust of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham, we work collaboratively to ensure every child can succeed.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support — including stress counselling and physiotherapy.
• Pension Scheme — supporting your long-term financial security.
• Two Flexi Days per Year — paid term-time leave for personal milestones.
• Free Annual Flu Vaccinations.
• Cycle to Work Scheme — encouraging sustainable, active travel.
• Free Will-Writing Service — providing peace of mind for you and your family.
• Extensive Professional Development — with ongoing training, coaching, and leadership support.
• A Supportive Leadership Team — committed to your growth and wellbeing.
  

Join Our Team

If you are an ambitious, forward-thinking leader who is passionate about making a meaningful difference and empowering young learners, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today to join the dedicated, dynamic team at Hillside Primary School — where children and staff are supported to thrive.

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

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.

About Hillside Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 302 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hillside Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hillside-primary-school-hd4-6lu

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