At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead inclusion initiatives and support diverse student needs at Dixons Middleton Academy.
- Company: Join a high-performing academy dedicated to educational excellence and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, professional development, and wellness schemes.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with strong support for staff development and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in educational leadership and a passion for inclusivity required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Job reference REQ003694 Date posted 16/09/2026 Application closing date 04/10/2026 Location Dixons Middleton Academy Salary L14-L18 Package Permanent Contractual hours Blank Basis Full time Job category/type Leadership Attachments Blank
Job description
Why choose Dixons Middleton Academy?
Dixons Middleton Academy is an ambitious and high-performing 11-16 academy serving the community of Middleton serving 1300 students.
As part of Dixons Academies Trust, the academy builds a culture of success found on high expectations, strong routines and a relentless focus on learning, underpinned by excellent teaching and exceptional pastoral care.
Its mission-driven approach ensures that every student, regardless of background, receives a rigorous and joyful education that prepares them to thrive at the next stage of their lives.
- We believe that people, more than strategy, create value - we all belong and grow together
- '9 in 10' for teachers: our innovative strategy providing greater flexibility and agency
- Consistent behaviour and expectations; teachers can teach and students can learn
- Fortnightly coaching for all staff
- Schemes of work fully resourced and ready
Why choose Dixons Academies Trust?
Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North.
As a school trust, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most through delivering exceptional education in our schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Greater Manchester, which include primaries, secondaries, all-throughs and a standalone sixth form.
- We are values driven: we work hard on the things that matter, with humility; we are good and kind; we are motivated by mastery, autonomy and purpose.
- We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years.
- We have launched a bold flexible working policy to give our teachers more time back.
- We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive.
- We have an innovative approach to central operations which allows educators to focus on teaching and learning.
- We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching.
- We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload.
- We offer hybrid working arrangements and free on-site parking.
- We have a wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (private health, lifestyle benefits and discounts).
Visit our Open Source Youtube channel to learn more about our approaches and culture.
Learn more
Full details of this role can be found in the job description and person specification .
Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
Please visit our careers site for more information about our trust, our roles and our benefits or call us on 0161 643 5116 and speak to Joanne Foster, Principal's PA to discuss the role further.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons.
Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
We are focussed on delivering an ambitious equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. You can read more about this here .
Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
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Vice Principal (Inclusion) in Middleton employer: Dixons Academies Trust
Dixons Brooklands Academy is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values dedication and teamwork. As part of the Dixons Academies Trust, employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development within a multi-academy framework, all while contributing to a clean and safe learning environment for students. The part-time nature of the role allows for a balanced work-life schedule, making it an ideal position for those seeking meaningful employment in the education sector.
