WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION TRUST Waverley School Yardley Green Road Bordesley Green Birmingham B9 5QA Vice Principal Behaviour & Culture Start Date: Easter or Sooner L18-22 Waverley Education Foundation (WEF) is a Multi Academy Trust, which operates both Waverley School and Waverley Studio College. WEF has approximately 2000 pupils on roll across the trust. It develops, brokers and delivers a range of services which support learning, leadership, management and improve outcomes for children and young people. Waverley School is an all-through school for pupils aged 4-19. It has a Primary and Secondary Resource Base for pupils with cognition and learning difficulties. Waverley Studio College is a specialist academy catering for 14 – 19 year old students which offers both academic and vocational qualifications. Both Waverley School and Waverley Studio College were graded ‘Good’ in their recent Section 5 Ofsted Inspections in September 2021 and September 2022 respectively. The Studio College has approximately 270 students including those in the Sixth Form. We have state of the art facilities for learning, teaching and training and a strong staff team that are committed to the learning and development of all our students. Our core values of Humanity, Equality, Aspiration and Respect support our vision to create a learning community where we work together to achieve excellence in everything we do. Following a review of the Trusts priorities the Board of Trustees are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Vice Principal who will be based at Waverley School In addition they will undertake Behaviour and Culture responsibilities which will be matched to the skills of the successful candidate. We believe that this role will appeal to ambitious, talented senior leaders, who can bring inspirational leadership to foster an exceptional learning environment. We are looking for someone who will: Provide strong, focused and professional leadership. Foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents, carers and the local community. Promote excellent standards of teaching and positive attitudes to learning. Ensure a rise in academic achievement. Uphold the inclusive principles that are integral to our ethos. The successful candidate will need to provide evidence of an outstanding 'track record' to date. You will need to be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students. The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the school application form will be accepted. Waverley Education Foundation is committed to the protection and safety of its students. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ We welcome informal visits to the school where tours will be undertaken by a senior member of staff. For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the school please contact our HR team on 0121 566 6607. Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 at 10.00 am For an application pack please visit our website: www.thewef.org.uk Completed applications should be sent to Applications@waverley.bham.sch.uk Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the school application form will be accepted. Waverley Education Foundation is committed to the protection and safety of its students. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ We welcome informal visits to the school where tours will be undertaken by a senior member of staff. For further details or to arrange an informal visit to see the school please contact our HR team on 0121 566 6607. Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 at 10.00 am For an application pack please visit our website: www.thewef.org.uk Completed applications should be sent to Applications@waverley.bham.sch.uk Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.