Vice Principal

Waverley Academy, Doncaster, DN4 0UB

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,344.00 - £67,694.00 Annually (Actual) L7-L11

Vice Principal job summary

Waverley Academy
Leadership Scale LS7-LS11
Non-teaching role

Waverley Academy is a vibrant and inclusive primary academy where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our pupils benefit from a calm, purposeful and nurturing learning environment rooted in our values of Tenacity, Empathy, Curiosity, Scholarship and Happiness. These values underpin our high expectations for achievement, behaviour and personal development and enable every child to thrive, regardless of their starting point.

We are now seeking an exceptional Senior Leader to build on this strong foundation and help guide the Academy into its next phase of development. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, resilient and values-driven leader to work in close partnership with the Principal to shape the strategic direction of the school and secure the very best outcomes for our pupils.

The Role

The successful candidate will be a talented, knowledgeable and committed professional with a deep belief in the potential of all children. You will bring the ambition, determination and resilience required to support the Principal in leading a school where high-quality teaching and learning sit at the heart of everything we do.

This is a non-teaching role, allowing the Vice Principal to focus fully on leadership, strategy, school improvement and staff development. You will play a central role in shaping culture, driving improvement and ensuring that pupils receive an exceptional educational experience every day.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from senior leaders who:

• Have experience of leading within schools with strong, rooted communities
• Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of teaching, learning and staff development
• Have a proven track record of raising standards and supporting others to improve practice
• Are aligned to our ethos and committed to leading with ambition, integrity and compassion

Why Join Waverley Academy?

• A caring, inclusive and aspirational academy community
• Well-behaved, motivated pupils who enjoy learning
• A collaborative and supportive staff team

The opportunity to be part of Astrea Academy Trust, a strong and values-led organisation committed to tackling educational disadvantage and developing future leaders

Informal Conversations

If you are considering an application, we strongly recommend arranging a telephone or Teams conversation prior to applying. This is an excellent opportunity to gain further insight into the academy, the role and its strategic priorities.

To arrange a conversation, please contact: Danielle Wilby - admin@astreawaverley.org

Key Dates

• Shortlisting: 19th May
• Interview Date: 22nd May

How to Apply

Please read the full candidate pack carefully, including the job description and person specification, before submitting your application.

All applications must be made via MyNewTerm.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.

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 Waverley Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Waverley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waverley-academy

At Waverley Primary Academy, children are at the centre of everything we do. We teach academic knowledge and skills as well as developing the whole child, in order to prepare pupils for their next stage of education and to enable them to lead active and happy lives. Our values of Tenacity, Empathy, Curiosity, Scholarship and Happiness run through all parts of school life and create a calm, happy and hardworking atmosphere with a strong commitment to all pupils achieving their full potential, regardless of their starting points.

Pupils start their learning journey with us in Foundation Stage where our provision, both indoors and outdoors, allows them to develop their investigative skills, test their ideas and to learn the basics of number and language. Our curriculum then develops these skills further, as pupils grow through school. The knowledge and skills we teach through an enjoyable and engaging curriculum, ensure pupils leave Waverley fully prepared for later life, with memories they will never forget!

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