Vice Principal (Whiston Willis Primary Academy)

Vice Principal Job Title: Vice Principal
Employer: Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Job Type: Leadership
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 391
Grade: L11-L15
Actual Salary: £63,815- £70,293
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Knowsley
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

About the School
Whiston Willis is situated in Knowsley, close to Whiston Hospital and is easily reached via well-established road and public transport links. Our school is an increasingly popular school that is growing into a two-form entry primary school due to the demand for places within the local area. In our recent Ofsted inspection (January 2024), the school was graded as outstanding in all areas. Our school ensures pupils achieve well academically and develop as pupils with strong social and moral intelligence. Our wider personal development offer is extensive and ensures that all pupils are well prepared for transition between year groups and into high school. Behaviour is excellent and pupils have excellent attitudes to learning. Our School is an accredited 'Right Respecting Schools' gold award school which enables our pupils to develop an understanding of rights and responsibilities in all they do. We recently were awarded with National School Awards 'School of the year' for 2023 and Knowsley 'School of the year' in 2024. Wade Deacon Trust comprises nine academies working as equal partners, striving for excellence for the benefit of their pupils.

About the Role
We seek to appoint a highly committed and inspirational Vice Principal to join our popular school. You should be a knowledgeable, highly motivated and ambitious professional with a strong track record of leading whole school improvement with positive impact. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher across the primary phase who can lead others through their example, enthusiasm and resilience. Our new Vice Principal will be responsible for leading teaching, learning and curriculum development in our school. They will lead continuous professional development to ensure that all staff are knowledgeable, skilled and highly effective practitioners who strive for excellent outcomes for all pupils. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will work with the Principal and Pastoral Vice Principal to further refine and develop strategic direction and lead all stakeholders through the next stage of improvement at Whiston Willis. Our vision is that all pupils will achieve their best academically and develop strong moral and social intelligence as good citizens. We can offer you fantastic, eager, well-behaved children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children. Our nurturing school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. All candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate a set of core values that align with those of our school and Wade Deacon Trust. Candidates should be willing to work in partnership with colleagues, parents and local partners to ensure that pupils at Whiston Willis achieve the best possible outcomes in all elements of school life.

Personal Qualities
Please see job description in uploads below.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply by completing the online application form. Your personal statement (maximum 1000 words) should address the following points:

1. Why you are interested in this post and how you have prepared yourself so far.
2. What contributions you feel you can make to students' development within our school.
3. Any particular areas of strength and expertise you feel you may have.

The online application can be found on the Trust website.
Application Deadline: Applications should arrive in school by 9am on Wednesday 23rd April 2025.
Visiting: We welcome informal visits from applicants before they apply. If you do wish to do so, please email to arrange a suitable time. If you are unable to visit, but would like a telephone call to discuss the role further, then please email to arrange a suitable time.
Safeguarding: The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025.

Contact Details
Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Milton Avenue
Whiston
Merseyside
L35 2XY
Contact Name: Mrs Joyce Jones
Contact Telephone:
Contact e-mail:
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