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Heartwood Learning Trust is a strong, inclusive and collaborative multi‑academy trust with fourteen academies located within York, Hull and North Yorkshire. Our Trust comprises of six secondary, six primary and two alternative provision academies. Our mission is to provide environments where children and young people can thrive and live 'life in all its fullness'.

We are seeking an exceptional Vice Principal to join our vibrant, inclusive, and high‑performing primary school in Nether Poppleton where every child is nurtured, challenged, and celebrated. At Poppleton Ousebank, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and stimulating environment that supports academic excellence and emotional wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and inspiring leader to take on a significant leadership role working alongside the Principal in an ambitious and forward‑thinking school.

You will be responsible for developing sustained improvement in Teaching and Learning throughout school, driving improvements in Quality First Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment.

The role will also involve a 2 day per week teaching commitment.

• An exemplary, enthusiastic classroom teacher, who can lead by example delivering high quality, inspirational lessons
• Someone who sets high standards for their own work and for that of others to achieve the best care with compassion for all children
• An ability to secure high standards of engagement, progress and achievement for all
• Someone who has a breadth of both teaching and leadership experiences across the whole primary curriculum
• A proven ability to work with, lead and motivate teams and individuals to implement successful whole school change
• A team player and coach who listens to, values and acts upon the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative
• A skilled communicator, who is well organised and highly motivated
• Someone who is able to demonstrate energy and dynamism who is willing to ‘go that extra mile’ to better the life chances of our children

• To work with amazing children who are respectful, kind and friendly at all times. Pupils’ behaviour across the school is exemplary. Ofsted 2024.
• To work with a very supportive and dedicated team who 'go over and above' to ensure all children get the very best. Leaders have prioritised the well‑being of staff. Ofsted 2024
• To work in a community with team spirit in abundance, where parents actively encourage and help our children and staff.
• To work with an established, experienced and strong central team that works closely with stakeholders across our schools/academies
• Access to excellent professional development and training.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing support.
• To work with very supportive colleagues, governing body, parents and children>
• Access to the cycle to work scheme.

Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Principal

Travel Required: Occasional

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Any enquiries with the Headteacher are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Julie McGregor at j.mcgregor2@pop.hlt.academy to make an appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.