Job Description

Queen Katharine Academy

Peterborough

Salary:

L18-L22

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

26 September 2025

Job overview

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Vice Principal - Quality of Education

Contract: Permanent, Full Time


Salary: L18-L22


Site: Queen Katharine Academy


Closing date: 9am on 26th September 2025


Interview date: Week commencing 6th October


Start date: January 2026

Please note - Thomas Deacon Education Trust withhold the right to withdraw the advert and/or interview suitable candidates before the specified closing date.

Are you a dynamic and forward-looking leader ready to make a significant impact? Do you have the drive, skills, and experience to lead an award-winning, multi-cultural academy through its next stage of development? If so, we welcome you to apply for the role of Vice Principal at Queen Katharine Academy.

We're looking for a passionate and driven leader to join our Academy Senior Leadership Team as Vice Principal. In this strategic role, you'll help shape the direction of our educational provision, working closely with staff, students, and families to embed our values, pledges, and character across everything we do.

The successful candidate will bring significant expertise and experience from a relevant education setting and a proven track record of positive impact in a variety of leadership roles. You will have experience of raising standards in teaching and learning, strategic planning, financial management, staff recruitment and development and understand the criticality of building school culture where all members of the school community can thrive

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, strategic thinking, and making a difference. If you believe in the power of education to raise aspirations and transform lives--and you're ready to take on a challenging but deeply rewarding role as Vice Principal--we'd be delighted to hear from you.

If you wish to discuss the role or arrange a tour of the school please contact Lexy Wells: lexy.wells@qka.education

About us:

At Queen Katharine Academy, we believe that "education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." As part of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are proud to uphold the values of Ambition, Responsibility, and Respect--values inspired by our namesake, Katharine of Aragon, who led with kindness, fairness, and strength.

You'll be joining a vibrant, inclusive school community where every member is encouraged to take opportunities, support others with kindness, and strive for excellence. Our staff and student pledges create a culture of safety, support, and ambition, where everyone is empowered to thrive.


This is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of a school that is committed to broadening horizons, enriching experiences, and making a real difference in the lives of young people.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education." To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!


Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education

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About

Queen Katharine Academy

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Queen Katharine Academy

Mountsteven Avenue, Walton, Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE4 6HX
United Kingdom

+44 1733 383888

Queen Katharine Academy (QKA) is a member of the Cambridgeshire-based Thomas Deacon Education Trust and opened in September 2017. QKA is a larger-than-average, age 11 to 19 school in north Peterborough with approximately 1,700 pupils on roll, including 350 in the sixth form.

School Mantra

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

Nelson Mandela

After working with groups of students and staff, we are pleased to launch our 'QKA Way'. Our academy mantra demonstrates our belief that providing our students with a world-class education will enable them to positively influence the world.



Our values are Ambition, Responsibility and Respect and these fit perfectly with Katharine of Aragon who our academy is named after. Katherine was ambitious for herself and her daughter, Mary, who went on to be Queen of England. She understood her responsibility as Queen and Henry VIII's wife and ensured her duty came before everything else. She treated others with respect and was known for ruling with kindness and fairness. We are proud to share these values with Queen Katharine.



We are also launching our student and staff pledges; promises that we make to our academy community to ensure we have an environment where we are all safe and able to thrive. We expect all students and staff to uphold their 5 pledges.

Values

1. Respect



2. Ambition



3. Responsibility

Pledges (students)

1. We will take opportunities given to us to improve and progress



2. Uphold our core values in everything that we do



3. Consistently attend school and lessons on time



4. Help and support others with kindness by being an upstander



5. Show respect to ourselves, others, and our environment

Pledges (staff)

1. We will teach good and outstanding lessons



2. Ensure an environment where students are supported and safe



3. Have high expectations that foster ambition and independence



4. We will be accountable and responsible



5. Promote and provide opportunities to broaden and enrich student experiences



These pledges unite all members of our community and promote a sense of belonging and pride to be part of our academy.

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