What we are offering:
* Early finish on Fridays (our students are dimissed at 1.00 pm)
* We support flexible working: 16% of our staff work flexibly (including 9% of teaching workforce and 37% of associate staff).
* We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies: we give our staff three paid days of special leave for medical appointments and three paid days for childcare/emergency leave.
* We offer private health care which includes: 24/7 GP and mental health helplines, medical diagnosis and treatment, physiotherapy, cancer support, social care advice and wellbeing hub, rewards and benefits.
* July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters, paid duties, interest free travel loans, interest free loan for ECTs (up to £1500), financial support for higher and further education.
* Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.
* Staff wellbeing : staff wellbeing group, early finish on Fridays before the winter and spring breaks, yoga sessions on site, running club, five annual INSET days to deliver exceptional CPD with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays, wellbeing is our appraisal target, additonal Occasional Day off in Autumn.
Uxbridge High School is a happy and ambitious school which enriches individuals academically, socially and emotionally. We have much to celebrate including a committed and focused student body and staff, outstanding facilities, strong relationships with the community and school partners, supportive governors and a thriving sixth form. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school that reflects life in modern Britain, we value the successes of every child, whatever their starting point.
The school is looking to appoint Vice Principal to commence in September 2025. In this role you will have a passion for continuing improvement within the existing open and trusting culture and have a collaborative and ‘can do’ solution-focused attitude. You will be keen to champion our values - Positivity, Respectfulness, Open-mindedness, Uniqueness and Determination (PROUD).
You will be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and the track record to maintain the excellent relationship that exists with both staff and students, whilst setting challenging goals that motivate and foster continued improvement.
We are looking for Leaders who will have ambition and leadership skills to build on what has been already been achieved. Ideally you will have leadership experience in an outstanding school or a good school with outstanding features. In return you will have the opportunity to build on our solid foundations and be part of shaping the future success of Uxbridge High School.
We welcome applications from current assistant principals and experienced middle leaders.
Please also read the people strategy pack before applying for the role.
We would welcome applications from exceptional teachers and leaders who can evidence their experience of delivering innovation and aspiration and who can make a substantial contribution to Uxbridge High School.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.