Job Description

North Liverpool Academy

Liverpool
95,735 - 105,595 per year

Salary:

Leadership - range 26-30

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

26 September 2025

Job overview

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Northern Schools Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the role of Vice Principal (Academic) at North Liverpool Academy.

The Vice Principal (Academic) has overall responsibility for the academic life of the academy. The role involves direct responsibility for curriculum, pedagogy and academic outcomes, as well as the line management of assistant principals, heads of department and members of support staff, as determined by the Trust Leadership Matrix. The Vice Principal (Academic) is the academy's link with the Central Education Team and Teacher Development Centre at Northern Schools Trust.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice Principal (Academic) is responsible for overseeing the effective running of the school and ensuring that the highest academic and professional standards are maintained at all times. The Vice Principal (Academic) reports directly to the Principal, and deputises as required. The role will suit a talented, experienced and passionate senior leader who has recent experience of school-wide academic leadership, who is deeply committed to the trust's vision for education and who can demonstrate substantial impact in their current role.

They will be experienced in raising academic standards through outstanding curricular and pedagogical leadership. They will be a visible, energetic and principled leader who is experienced in the management of change and who is able to develop high-performing teams. They will possess excellent interpersonal and ambassadorial skills, be an excellent communicator and have the ability to inspire confidence in teachers, students, parents and other stakeholders.





Before applying, interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about the trust and the academy by visiting their websites and to read North Liverpool Academy's most recent Ofsted Report. Northern Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Northern Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from men and women of all ages from any background and from candidates with disabilities.

About

North Liverpool Academy

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North Liverpool Academy

120 Heyworth Street, Liverpool
Merseyside
L5 0SQ
United Kingdom

+44 151 260 4044

Located at the heart of our community, North Liverpool Academy is committed to working with local businesses and residents to be a true community school.

We celebrate our diverse nature and we are nationally renowned for many aspects of our provision, including Student Leadership and Inclusion.



We pride ourselves in being a school that is happy and driven by our core values. Every student is developed as a confident learner and our inclusive curriculum has been structured through strong partnerships locally, nationally and internationally.



The Academy provides a first class education and equips students for 21st century learning - regardless of background or ability. Our curriculum challenges the gifted and talented students as well as providing enhanced teaching for those with special educational and complex learning needs.

We will achieve our vision by all in our community displaying and modelling our core values, as well as all students following the NLA 'I will' statement, complying with our uniform and appearance dress code and equipment standards:

Our NLA Core Values...

Aspire Community Experience

How are staff supported?

All staff are supported in both their career progression and aspirations, from tailored CPD to coaching and mentoring programmes, and also with their wellbeing.



We have a dedicated wellbeing team and a number of mental health 1st aiders on site who can support and signpost staff to various organisations.



Our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 8 sessions of online or face to face support for counselling and CBT for both you and your family members over 16.



We also have a staff discount and reward scheme offering savings in shopping, cinema and days out.



We like our staff to look after their physical health too and are part of the Liverpool City Council Lifestyles Corporate Membership scheme.

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