Vice Principal
The Shoreline Academy, Roundswell, Devon, EX31 3UD35 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £61,534 - £69,596
Pay scale
- L8 - L13
What skills and experience we're looking for
Shoreline Academy is seeking an inspirational and committed Vice Principal to support the Principal in leading the academy and securing excellent outcomes for all pupils. This is a key leadership role for an ambitious professional who is passionate about education, improvement and inclusive practice.
The Vice Principal will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the academy delivers a consistently high standard of education in line with statutory and Ofsted expectations. You will take responsibility for designated leadership areas, contributing to strategic planning and the day‑to‑day leadership of the academy, while playing an active role in driving continuous improvement.
Central to the role is the ability to embed Wave’s values, culture, policies and frameworks, creating an environment where pupils are supported to achieve their full potential and staff feel motivated, valued and empowered. You will lead by example with integrity, creativity and resilience, fostering a positive ethos where professional development and collaboration are actively encouraged.
For a full list of duties, please see the job description.
Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and online check.
We may close this vacancy early as we review applications as they are received. to ensure you are considered for this role please do not wait for the deadline to submit your application and we may also invite candidates to interview prior to the vacancy deadline.
What the school offers its staff
Health & Wellbeing
Pension
Training & Development
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme
Free Parking
Further information about the job
Wave are an established and successful Multi Academy Trust, comprising of Alternative Provision Academies (APAs), Medical Academies (including Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health unit ‘Sowenna’) and a Special Academy.
We provide education for vulnerable pupils aged 4 – 19 across Devon and Cornwall. The Trust has a national reputation for the delivery of outstanding pupil outcomes including enabling pupils to access the most appropriate education setting and transition to employment, training and higher or further education. The Trust educates over 1000 pupils and employs over 350 members of staff.
We Aim To
- Provide a balanced and broad curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
- Give access to the National Curriculum; provide opportunities for external accreditation, and, for those pupils with specific learning difficulties, effective and personalised programmes.
- Ensure all pupils are supported to develop positive attitudes towards themselves and others. Promoting emotional well-being and self-esteem; helping our pupils to recognise their potential and work positively within their community.
- We will respect all pupils and encourage them to become active participants in their own learning, develop confidence, independence, self-esteem and express their needs and desires.
- Seek effective and positive working relationships with pupils’ families, schools and other agencies.
- Enable effective outcomes for our pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and online check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About The Shoreline Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 43 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Shoreline Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@waveedu.org
The Shoreline Academy is located in North Devon. There are two sites, one located in Barnstaple for secondary pupils and the other located in Bideford.
Our Bideford site hosts our Primary and Nurture pupils; we aim to focus on emotional needs and development in a whole-academy environment. We recognise that all children are different and learn at different rates. Individuals should feel supported and challenged in their learning. Sometimes children face barriers to learning; in a Nurturing environment staff provide support, guidance, and model positive relationships.
Our aim is to work closely with primary and secondary schools in North Devon and beyond to provide support to the most vulnerable pupils.
Our pupils come to us at various points throughout their schooling, usually as a result of their school placement having broken down. Our purpose is to support pupils to create an environment where everyone can grow and develop, as they become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Our role is to help pupils get back on track, either through a transition to a more permanent education setting or, for our older pupils, by completing Year 11 with The Shoreline Academy.
We work closely with a diverse range of outside agencies both statutory and voluntary so that our pupils and their families can access the support and guidance they need. We are committed to tailoring our curriculum to meet the needs of our pupils, developing a range of skills knowledge, attitudes and understanding so all our pupils can aspire to reach their full potential.
Arranging a visit to The Shoreline Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@waveedu.org.
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