Vice Principal
Inkersall Spencer Academy, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3SE9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2026
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £51,773.00 - £57,137.00 Annually (Actual)
Vice Principal job summary
Inkersall Spencer Academy
Inkersall Spencer Academy is a vibrant 2-form entry primary school with a 52-place nursery, proudly serving a diverse and dynamic community. Our school is situated in a high deprivation area, but where community is at the heart of everything. We currently have 374 pupils on roll, with an above-average number of pupils with SEND and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our nursery setting is full and oversubscribed, reflecting our strong reputation within the community. We are committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing environment where every pupil, including looked-after children (LAC) and post-LAC pupils, can thrive and achieve their full potential.
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Vice Principal - Behaviour, Inclusion and Vulnerable Learners
Salary: Leadership Scale L1-5
Are you a passionate and dedicated leader with a strong commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners? Inkersall Spencer Academy is seeking an inspiring Vice Principal to lead on behaviour, inclusion, and support for our most vulnerable pupils.
About the Role
As Vice Principal, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a positive school culture where all pupils feel safe, valued, and supported. You will lead our behaviour and inclusion strategies, championing the needs of vulnerable learners to ensure they receive the tailored support necessary to succeed. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in a school with a clear vision and a strong commitment to wellbeing and academic excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the school’s behaviour policy to promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Oversee provision for vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND, EHCPs, LAC, post-LAC, and pupils with social care involvement.
Work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to provide targeted support and interventions.
Promote high standards of pupil behaviour and attendance across the school.
Support the Senior Leadership Team in driving school improvement and safeguarding.
Foster strong relationships with pupils, families, and the local community to increase engagement and support.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of inclusion and behaviour strategies, reporting to governors and the trust.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with significant experience in primary education.
Proven leadership experience, ideally in behaviour management, inclusion, or vulnerable learner support.
Strong understanding of SEND, EHCP processes, and the needs of vulnerable pupils.
Experience working with multi-agency teams and social care settings.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and motivate others.
Desirable Qualities
A compassionate and resilient leader with a genuine commitment to equity and inclusion.
Innovative thinker, able to develop creative solutions to complex challenges.
Collaborative team player who values wellbeing and staff development.
Passion for working in a high-needs community and making a lasting impact.
Why Join Inkersall Spencer Academy?
Join a great staff team where wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
Work within a friendly and supportive trust that values your leadership and professional growth.
Lead and support great pupils who are eager to learn and thrive.
Contribute to a school that is deeply embedded in its community and committed to making a difference.
Benefit from a competitive salary (L1-5) and opportunities to develop your career in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment.
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If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding leadership role where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Inkersall Spencer Academy and help us shape a brighter future for all our pupils.
The Spencer Academies Trust Safer recruitment policy requires applications for this post must be submitted through our recruitment portal. CV’s cannot be accepted. We are also required to request references prior to interview.
Closing date for applications : 17th October 2025
Interviews will take place on 22nd October 2025
Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed 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 Inkersall Spencer Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 377 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Inkersall Spencer Academy website
School location
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