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Primary
Vice Principal
ELTFEB2606
Salary Scale Range: L7- L11
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Roseberry Academy, Roseberry Crescent, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, TS9 6EP
About us
Roseberry Academy is a warm, caring, and ambitious primary school at the heart of the Great Ayton community. We are incredibly proud of the strong, trusting relationships that underpin everything we do — relationships with our children, our families, our staff team, and the wider community. These connections are central to our success and fundamental to the nurturing, inclusive environment our children thrive in.
Our pupils are curious, enthusiastic, and full of potential, and our dedicated staff work hard to ensure every child feels known, valued, and supported. We offer a rich, engaging curriculum, high expectations for learning and behaviour, and a culture rooted in kindness, respect, and belonging.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference, who leads with integrity, and who is committed to helping shape the future direction of our wonderful school.
About the role
The Vice Principal will play a pivotal role in shaping both the strategic direction and day‑to‑day leadership of the school. Working closely with the Principal, you will help drive improvement, champion high‑quality teaching and learning, and support staff to grow, innovate, and thrive, ensuring that all of our children flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.
This role is perfect for an individual who is seeking a significant and rewarding leadership position in which they can make a meaningful and lasting impact.
We are committed to investing in you and giving you access to some of the country’s leading providers of professional development to refine and develop your leadership skills. You will have access to a number of leadership pathways that suit your interests and utilise your skills.
As part of the role, you will retain a teaching commitment, ensuring you stay connected to our children, our curriculum and the daily life of the academy. You will also benefit from dedicated leadership release time to support you in fulfilling your wider responsibilities effectively.
What we are looking for
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and energetic professional who:
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of high-quality and effective teaching and learning.
- Leads with compassion, fairness, and a strong sense of purpose.
- Has a proven ability to lead teams, inspire colleagues, and support whole school development.
- Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of every child.
- Can communicate clearly, build trust, and develop strong relationships with children, staff, families, and the wider community.
- Brings drive, reflection, and ambition — someone who wants to be part of something exceptional!
What we can offer
- Wonderful children who are curious, kind and eager to learn, and who thrive in an environment where they feel seen, valued and inspired.
- A warm, nurturing school community with a strong sense of pride and shared purpose.
- The chance to help shape an exciting future at Roseberry Academy.
- A culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth, including high‑quality CPD and leadership development.
- Membership of relevant pension scheme
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lifestyle savings
For more information, please contact Mrs J Taylor, Business Manager, 01642 722883
Details of visits to school are welcomed and encouraged - please contact the school office on 01642 722883 to book a place at one of the following times:
Friday 27th February at 10:00am
Tuesday 3rd March at 9:15am
Friday 6th March at 3:45pm
How to apply
You can apply for this position by visiting The Enquire Learning Trust
Closing date and time: 13th March 2026 at 12pm
Interview Date: 26th March 2026
DBS/Safeguarding Statement
The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced disclosure from the DBS.