WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION TRUST
Waverley School
Yardley Green Road
Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B9 5QA
Vice Principal Behaviour & Culture
Start Date: January 2026
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 and delivers a range of services that support learning, leadership, management and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Waverley School is an all-through school for pupils aged 4-19 and includes 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 schools were graded ‘Good’ in their recent Section 5 Ofsted Inspections (September 2021 and September 2022 respectively).
The Studio College has approximately 270 students including those in the Sixth Form and boasts state‑of‑the‑art facilities for learning, teaching and training supported by a strong staff team committed to student development.
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.
About the Role
Following a review of the Trust’s priorities, the Board of Trustees are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Vice Principal who will be based at Waverley School and undertake Behaviour and Culture responsibilities matched to the successful candidate’s skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong, focused and professional leadership, fostering 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 and uphold the inclusive principles integral to our ethos.
Requirements
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an outstanding track record, be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people, and have the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students. They will be required to meet the person specification 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. Applications received after the closing date 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.
Next Steps
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Informal visits to the school may be arranged and 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.
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