Vice Principal
York High School, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3WZ18 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
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.
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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
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- York High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@elt.org.uk
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