Are you passionate about providing an inspiring, high-quality and inclusive education? Are you looking to join a dedicated academy trust that genuinely invests in and develops their staff? Then apply today to join Abbey Grange CofE Academy.

Abbey Grange is a thriving, highly successful and over-subscribed 11-18 Church of England convertor Academy which serves communities right across the city of Leeds. Our students come from all over the city to receive an education in which we all work together to challenge them academically, support them pastorally and help them develop socially and spiritually.  Abbey Grange is part of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust. 

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and exceptional Vice Principal to join our senior leadership team to provide dynamic and strategic leadership of inclusion and safeguarding.  You will be, first and foremost, an outstanding teacher within your specialism and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of leading strategies that have resulted in rapid and sustainable improvements.

This exciting and challenging role will include working alongside our existing Subject Leaders and the Senior Leadership Team to secure high standards of learning and teaching to further accelerate progress and improved outcomes for each student.

We actively welcome applications from talented colleagues currently in Assistant Principal or Vice Principal roles and looking to develop their career. As a new member of staff, we will nurture, challenge, and support you. The post offers an opportunity to join an experienced team where creativity, innovation, and the ability to work collaboratively is valued.

We are looking for: 

• An inspirational, highly motivated and committed leader who will work collaboratively, with drive and passion, to secure the on-going development of the academy.
• An expert leader with the potential for future headship.
• An experienced individual who can effectively line manage a team of staff, including Assistant Principals.
• A pastoral leader who will drive the ethos and culture of the academy.
• An inspirational leader and role model to colleagues and students.
• A leader with high expectations for all, who will nurture and enthuse students to achieve their full potential.
• A team-player who can develop positive relationships with young people, families and colleagues.

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer: 

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong values-driven ethos, as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues,
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme,
• Retail discounts/ offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, dental care,
• Free secure onsite parking,
• Membership of an excellent pension scheme.

How to apply: 

If you would like to apply for this post, please visit www.abbeymat.co.uk/vacancies  You are advised to read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.   

Information about our Trust is available on our website.  Find out about Abbey Grange Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk.   

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Natalie Hirst at nhirst@abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is midday on Wednesday 14 May 2025 with interviews to be held soon after. 

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date.  You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.  

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.