York High School has an incredibly exciting opportunity to appoint two exceptional Vice Principals who have the proven skills, attributes and knowledge to support the Principal in continuing to drive forward improvements at the school.
York High School is a mixed 11–16 school, serving a genuinely comprehensive intake, and our values of resilience, aspiration and success are woven through everything we do. We have an absolute commitment to maximising the potential of all our students and the school has seen rapid and sustained change, with the school earning a ‘good’ judgement from Ofsted in September 2022. York High School is fully committed to providing a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive both academically and personally. Our dedicated team of teachers and staff are passionate about nurturing the unique talents and abilities of each student, ensuring that they not only excel in their education but also grow as confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals.
We organise our school leadership using The Deeps model. As a Vice Principal at York High School, you will lead one of the Deeps (Deep Learning, Deep Support or Deep Experience). The posts that are advertised are for Deep Support and Deep Experience. Candidates should state clearly on their application which post they would like to be considered for, or both.
Vice Principal – Deep Support
As Vice Principal you will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of attendance, behaviour, safeguarding and inclusion at York High School. Strong leadership and strategic vision should be accompanied by pastoral leadership experience to improve York High School’s inclusion offer. The successful candidate will lead our Pastoral, SEND, Wellbeing, and Safeguarding teams to ensure that every student, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds, feels safe, supported, and valued. This is a pivotal role in ensuring that our students thrive both academically and personally in a dynamic, high-performance environment.
Vice Principal – Deep Experience
As Vice Principal, you will lead upon examinations, assessment and outcomes in order to secure school-wide improvements. The successful candidate will have a secure understanding of curriculum intent, implementation and impact to work closely with the Principal to build a timetable based on curriculum led financial planning and guided pathways. The Vice Principal will also be responsible for building students’ confidence and experience through a programme of enrichment activities, events and educational visits.
As a member of Excel Learning Trust, we offer a range of staff benefits, including access to a staff discount scheme, enrolment in the excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme, 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and a range of family friendly policies, as well as regular, high quality professional development. Further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found here.
Visits to the school and informal discussions regarding the role are welcomed and very much encouraged. In order to arrange a visit or discussion, please contact Dawn Becton, PA to Principal and Office Manager, on d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk.
About this role
- Vice Principal
- York High School
- Permanent
- Full-Time
- Leadership Scale L16-L20: £72,161 – £79,473 per annum (pay award pending)
- Closing date: midnight on Sunday 22 June 2025
- Interview date: week commencing 23 June 2025
- Start date: 1 January 2026, or sooner if possible
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.
Further details about our school are available on our school website
A job description and person specification for the role are available here.
Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Mr Gavin Kumar, Principal.
To apply please download the application form here.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.