Vice Principal - Alternative Provision

Vice Principal – Alternative Provision & Inclusion

Location: London

Salary: Competitive Leadership Scale + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Full Time | Permanent

Are you an exceptional senior leader with a passion for transforming the lives of vulnerable young people?

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected specialist education provider within a nationally recognised multi-academy trust. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to join an established alternative provision setting that is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people who face barriers to mainstream education.

The provision supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), behavioural challenges, disrupted educational experiences and those at risk of exclusion. Through a highly personalised approach, strong partnerships and an unwavering commitment to inclusion, the school enables young people to re-engage with learning and achieve positive futures.

The Opportunity

As Vice Principal, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of provision.

Working closely with the Principal, Trust leaders and wider senior leadership team, you will help ensure the highest standards of teaching, behaviour, safeguarding, attendance, personal development and student outcomes.

This role offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, Head of School or Senior Leader who is seeking a pathway towards Principalship.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership across the academy.
• Support the development and implementation of the school's strategic vision.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Lead on school improvement priorities and quality assurance.
• Champion inclusive practice and outstanding support for vulnerable learners.
• Develop positive behaviour, attendance and engagement strategies.
• Lead and develop middle leaders and teaching staff.
• Build strong partnerships with families, local authorities, commissioners and external agencies.
• Contribute to safeguarding, SEND and pastoral leadership.
• Support the ongoing development of outreach and alternative provision services.
• Ensure all pupils receive the highest quality education and support regardless of their starting point.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a leader who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has a successful track record of senior leadership within education.
• Demonstrates strong experience in school improvement and raising outcomes.
• Has experience working with vulnerable learners, SEMH, SEND, Alternative Provision, PRU or Inclusion settings.
• Possesses excellent people leadership and coaching skills.
• Can balance strategic thinking with operational excellence.
• Is resilient, compassionate and highly visible as a leader.
• Has an unwavering belief that every young person can succeed.

Applications are welcomed from:

• Deputy Headteachers
• Assistant Headteachers
• Heads of School
• Senior Leaders within Alternative Provision
• PRU Leaders
• SEMH School Leaders
• Inclusion Leaders
• Mainstream Senior Leaders with a strong inclusion and behaviour background

Why Apply?

• Join a nationally recognised and highly respected education trust.
• Lead within a provision that genuinely changes lives.
• Be part of a collaborative and ambitious leadership team.
• Access outstanding professional development and leadership programmes.
• Opportunity to shape the future direction of a growing specialist provision.
• Clear progression opportunities towards Principalship.
• Work within a values-led organisation committed to inclusion, aspiration and excellence.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented senior leader to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people whilst developing their own leadership career within a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation.

Apply today for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed