Vice Principal - Manor Croft Academy

Manor Croft Academy are looking to appoint a Vice Principal to join our academy in April 2025 on a full time, permanent basis. As a Vice Principal, you will support the Principal and other SLT members to provide high quality leadership and management in line with the needs of the academy and ensure the academy runs at the most effective level possible. Manor Croft Academy has undergone a significant transformation in recent years; resultantly, it now boasts some of the best levels of progress across the region (+0.39). Our learners demonstrate a relentless desire to succeed and show high levels of engagement, interest and resilience when learning new skills and knowledge. Behaviour and focus in classrooms is truly outstanding. Our leadership team was rated outstanding by Ofsted, we continually reflect on our practice and that of the school as a whole and look for ways in which we can improve the experience of our learners. You must be able to demonstrate the same level of passion and commitment. Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on if you would like to arrange a visit.

Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area… Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained