Do you have the passion and leadership skills to transform student behaviour and culture for the better? Join our dedicated senior leadership team at The Bulwell Academy to create an ethos characterised by high expectations.

Job Title: Vice Principal

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £77,551 - £85,529 (L19-L23)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

About Our School:

At The Bulwell Academy we are developing a community in which young people understand the importance of academic achievement alongside their own personal development and being accountable for their own actions and decisions as they contribute to the wider community in many positive ways. It is our vision to ensure every student develops a strong sense of optimism, confidence, and self-belief. We want to ensure all students believe in themselves, have the confidence to aim high, excel in everything they do, and go on to lead happy and successful lives.

About the Senior Leadership Department

The Senior Leadership team at The Bulwell Academy is made up of our new principal, an executive principal, three vice principals and five assistant principals and not to mention Barry, the school dog. The collective aim of the team is to ensure that all our children receive the very best education, and therefore outcomes.

About You:

As a Vice Principal for Behaviour at The Bulwell Academy, you will bring a strong commitment to fostering a positive school environment, leading initiatives to improve student engagement and behaviour, and inspiring both staff and students to uphold the school's core values. Our ideal candidate would:

· Bring resilience and a 'can do' and 'will do' work ethic.

· Have the ability to persuade and influence other towards to schools' vision.

· Set high expectations and foster a culture of where pupils respect others and their physical surroundings.

Requirements:

To apply for the Vice Principal opportunity, you must hold:

· Honours Degree

· Qualified Teacher Status

· Record of relevant continuous professional development (including a significant leadership / management component)

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England's post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.

We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.

CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development:

CET are committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.

We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.

Next Steps:

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 3 April 2025

Please submit your application through our website using the direct online application method.

We warmly welcome visits to our school or if you would like to arrange a confidential conversation with the Line Manager of this position, please contact our administrative team on enquiries@bulwellacademy.org.uk who would be happy to assist in arranging this.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

As a Vice Principal for Behaviour at The Bulwell Academy, you will bring a strong commitment to fostering a positive school environment, leading initiatives to improve student engagement and behaviour, and inspiring both staff and students to uphold the school's core values. Our ideal candidate would:

· Bring resilience and a 'can do' and 'will do' work ethic.

· Have the ability to persuade and influence other towards to schools' vision.

· Set high expectations and foster a culture of where pupils respect others and their physical surroundings.

Requirements:

To apply for the Vice Principal opportunity, you must hold:

· Honours Degree

· Qualified Teacher Status

· Record of relevant continuous professional development (including a significant leadership / management component)

At The Bulwell Academy we are developing a community in which young people understand the importance of academic achievement alongside their own personal development and being accountable for their own actions and decisions as they contribute to the wider community in many positive ways. It is our vision to ensure every student develops a strong sense of optimism, confidence, and self-belief. We want to ensure all students believe in themselves, have the confidence to aim high, excel in everything they do, and go on to lead happy and successful lives., Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England's post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.

We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.

CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development:

CET are committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. The opportunities include a wide range of subjects from middle leadership and DSL training to autism awareness. We run annual conferences including Safeguarding and Learning and Teaching and have regular network meetings across the Trust.

We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.