Location: Active Learning Trust across Cambridgeshire & Suffolk
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: ALT Leadership L19 - L23 £80,655 - £88,951

We are looking for a strategic and values-driven Vice Principal (Quality of Education) to lead the design and delivery of an ambitious, inclusive curriculum that enables every pupil to thrive. Working at Trust level, this role brings together deep expertise in curriculum, assessment and teaching to drive consistent, high-quality practice across our schools. It offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with senior and middle leaders, strengthen professional development, and use insight and evidence to raise standards and close gaps. We are seeking an experienced leader with a strong track record of improving outcomes, who is committed to high expectations, thoughtful innovation and making a meaningful difference for children and young people.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development, implementation and evaluation of a high-quality, ambitious and inclusive curriculum across the Trust.
Monitor and improve the quality of education, ensuring strong teaching, consistent curriculum delivery and positive student outcomes.
Line manage and support middle and senior leaders, providing challenge and professional development to secure excellence.
Oversee assessment systems, using data to inform decisions, raise standards and close attainment gaps.
Contribute to school improvement, including Ofsted readiness, self-evaluation and wider strategic leadership.

Why Join Our Trust?

Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and LGPS/ Teacher pensions.
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Duncan Low, Director of Education, at: duncan.low@activelearningtrust.org

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

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