18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    23 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Leadership Scale L1 to L5 (£51,773 to £57,137 per annum) pay award pending.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspire Academy is a pioneering independent school in York, dedicated to setting the national benchmark for inclusion. We believe that every young person deserves an environment where they can thrive, feel safe, and achieve their full potential. As a vital part of Excel Learning Trust, we deliver bespoke, high-quality, inclusive support and education tailored to meeting the diverse needs of our students.

Our close-knit team is passionate about removing barriers to learning, raising aspirations, and fostering an environment built on mutual respect and care, and we are seeking an inspirational, resilient, and highly motivated leader to join us as our Vice Principal. Working closely with our Head of School, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership, operational management, and day-to-day running of the setting

To find out more about the role and to apply online, visit https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

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

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About York High School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
750 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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