Deputy Principal in Nuneaton

Post: Deputy Principal

Grade: Points L15 to 18 on SFCA Leadership Scale (£76,662 - £80,383)

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

Location: King Edward VI College, King Edward Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4BE

Primary Purpose

The Deputy Principal plays a key role in embedding the vision and strategy of the College, ensuring that the wellbeing, progress and success of students sit at the heart of every decision. Working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and contributing to Trustwide leadership, the postholder will provide strategic leadership, line management of senior staff and operational oversight, driving continuous improvement in student experience, personal development and outcomes. The Deputy Principal will work with the Principal, and members of the Trust Executive team to shape strategy, develop solutions, evaluate impact and adapt accordingly. They will build productive relationships and partnerships across the Trust and beyond, supporting innovation, inclusion and excellence.

Core Accountabilities

• Strategic Leadership and Vision
  • Play a central role in embedding and delivering the College’s vision, values and strategic priorities.
  • Contribute actively and constructively to Senior Leadership Team and Trust-level leadership activity.
  • Provide inspirational leadership which creates a strong sense of organisational belonging, ambition and collective responsibility.
  • Lead named strategic strands in line with personal strengths and College priorities.
• Line Management, People Development and Wellbeing
  • Lead and develop senior leaders, holding regular 1-1 meetings to ensure staff development, wellbeing and workload are considered as integral to sustainable improvement.
  • Create the conditions in which staff are trusted to exercise professional judgement, collaborate effectively and continue to develop their practice.
  • Motivate, empower and support leaders to deliver excellent outcomes for students and staff.
  • Promote a positive, inclusive and healthy staff culture, supporting flexibility and wellbeing where possible.
• Curriculum, Quality and Student Experience
  • Ensure high expectations for student led learning and assessment, with a clear focus on improving student progress and attainment.
  • Oversee quality improvement planning, using insights, feedback and observation to review impact and adapt practice.
  • Ensure curriculum infrastructure is well designed, coherent and clearly communicated, supporting both in-class and independent learning.
  • Champion student voice and student-led learning, moving beyond consultation towards meaningful agency and co-creation.
• Data, Insights and Improvement
  • Analyse performance using dashboards, feedback and other quantitative and qualitative insights.
  • Use evidence to identify priorities, design improvement strategies and evaluate their impact.
  • Ensure improvement activity is well-documented, reviewed and refined, sharing learning across teams and the wider organisation.
• Partnerships, Progression and External Links
  • Build and sustain effective partnerships with universities, employers, exam boards and other stakeholders.
  • Support improved student progression, destination outcomes and Gatsby benchmarks.
  • Contribute to Trust-wide collaboration and partnership working as part of a family of colleges.
• Resources, Finance and Compliance
  • Work with the Principal to oversee staff deployment and resources within allocated areas to ensure value for money and balanced budgets.
  • Ensure provision meets local and national skills and progression needs and complements the broader College offer.
  • Promote safeguarding, student welfare, equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of responsibility.
  • Ensure health and safety responsibilities are fully met.