Overview
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.
Responsibilities and expectations
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
Qualifications and experience
* Significant expertise and experience from a relevant education setting
* Proven track record of positive impact in leadership roles
* Experience of raising standards in teaching and learning
* Experience in strategic planning, financial management, staff recruitment and development
* Ability to build a school culture where all members of the community can thrive
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 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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