Salary L8 - L13 - £61,534 - £69,596
Location The Shoreline Academy (Secondary), Barnstaple, EX31 3UD
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 GMT.
The Vacancy
Start Date 20/04/2026 or sooner
Shoreline Academy is seeking an inspirational and committed Vice Principal to support the Principal in leading the academy and securing excellent outcomes for all pupils. This is a key leadership role for an ambitious professional who is passionate about education, improvement and inclusive practice.
The Vice Principal will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the academy delivers a consistently high standard of education in line with statutory and Ofsted expectations. You will take responsibility for designated leadership areas, contributing to strategic planning and the day‑to‑day leadership of the academy, while playing an active role in driving continuous improvement.
Central to the role is the ability to embed Wave’s values, culture, policies and frameworks, creating an environment where pupils are supported to achieve their full potential and staff feel motivated, valued and empowered. You will lead by example with integrity, creativity and resilience, fostering a positive ethos where professional development and collaboration are actively encouraged.
For a full list of duties, please see the job description below.
Wave is dedicated to the safeguarding of children and Safer Recruitment Procedures will be followed. The position requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and online check.
We may close this vacancy early as we review applications as they are received. to ensure you are considered for this role please do not wait for the deadline to submit your application and we may also invite candidates to interview prior to the vacancy deadline.
About The Academy
The Shoreline Academy is located in Barnstable, North Devon.
We aim to focus on emotional needs and development in a whole-academy environment. We recognise that all children are different and learn at different rates. Individuals should feel supported and challenged in their learning. Sometimes children face barriers to learning; in a Nurturing environment staff provide support, guidance, and model positive relationships.
Our aim is to work closely with primary and secondary schools in North Devon and beyond to provide support to the most vulnerable pupils. Our pupils come to us at various points throughout their schooling, usually as a result of their school placement having broken down. Our purpose is to support pupils to create an environment where everyone can grow and develop, as they become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Our role is to help pupils get back on track, either through a transition to a more permanent education setting or, for our older pupils, by completing Year 11 with The Shoreline Academy.
We work closely with a diverse range of outside agencies both statutory and voluntary so that our pupils and their families can access the support and guidance they need. We are committed to tailoring our curriculum to meet the needs of our pupils, developing a range of skills knowledge, attitudes and understanding so all our pupils can aspire to reach their full potential.
The Shoreline Academy (Barnstaple) - Wave MAT
Wave Trust: What we believe and what we do
Who We Are
Wave are an established and successful Multi Academy Trust, comprising of Alternative Provision Academies (APAs), Medical Academies (including Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s child and adolescent mental health unit ‘Sowenna’) and a Special Academy. We provide education for vulnerable pupils aged 4 – 19 across Devon and Cornwall. The Trust has a national reputation for the delivery of outstanding pupil outcomes including enabling pupils to access the most appropriate education setting and transition to employment, training and higher or further education. The Trust educates over 1000 pupils and employs over 350 members of staff.
The Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
Benefit options include:
* Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Counselling
* Occupational Health Services
* Professional Development & Training
* Salary depending on experience
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Tech Scheme
* Free Will Writing Benefit
* Health & Wellbeing Champion
* Company sick pay dependent on service
* Free refreshments in workplaces
Our Values
Evidence shows that the values we embody empower young people to succeed; these are the values we are looking for when we recruit new staff or work with new stakeholders.
* BE POSITIVE – We value positivity, stay constructive, optimistic and confident for and with our young people and their families.
* HAVE EMPATHY – We are kind and empathetic, considering the consequences of our decisions on those around us.
* Show Respect – We conduct ourselves in ways that earn the trust of those around us. We respect each other and those we work with.
* WORK AS ONE TEAM – We depend on teamwork and the relationships we have. Together we will achieve more.
* BE INCLUSIVE – Everyone is treated fairly and equally; no-one is marginalised or left behind. We value diversity of people and thought.
Documents: Vice Principal JD and PS.pdf
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