NON CYC VACANCY SCHOOL VACANCY Are you a visionary leader with a passion for inclusion and safeguarding? Excel Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated and ambitious Vice Principal, who will oversee Deep Support. The role will be deployed at Carr Infant School, who are looking to join the trust in the near future. This is a pivotal role designed to drive high standards, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure the safety and welfare of every pupil. As Vice Principal, you will support the Head of School in all aspects of leadership, specifically overseeing the Deep Support and inclusion agenda. You will play a lead role in identifying improvement priorities and will be expected to deputise for the Head of School when required. The successful candidate will be a resilient, reflective leader who maintains high expectations for themselves and their pupils. You will be an outstanding role model for teaching and learning, and have proven experience as an excellent primary classroom practitioner, with a track record of strong pupil outcomes. You will be committed to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. Early Years experience is highly desirable. In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our trust can be found here. Further details about our trust can be found on our website www.excellearningtrust.org.uk Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised. In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our trust can be found here. Further details about our trust can be found on our website www.excellearningtrust.org.uk Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised. This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview. The Application Process Please call Zoe French on 01904 806456, or email z.french@elt.org.uk to arrange an informal conversation with James McGann, Executive Principal, to discuss the role in more detail or to arrange a visit to the school, which is encouraged. A full job description, person specification and application form can be found on the Trust website https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/ Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Mr James McGann. Closing date : Sunday 31 May 2026 at 12 midnight Interview date: Monday 8 June 2026 City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.