GRS Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a growing private school for an ambitious and motivated educator to join its expanding Cambridge Primary School as Vice Principal. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced primary educator who is ready to take the next step in their career and develop into a senior school leadership role. The successful candidate will join the school with a clear pathway to becoming Primary School Principal, supported by structured mentoring, professional development and increasing leadership responsibility.
Your Leadership Journey
Year 1 – Vice Principal | Leadership Development Year
- You will work closely with the school’s leadership team, receiving dedicated mentoring and support while gradually taking on greater academic, operational and leadership responsibilities.
Year 2 onwards – Primary School Principal
- Subject to successful performance and demonstrated readiness, you will progress into the role of Primary School Principal, taking responsibility for the overall leadership and development of the Primary School.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
During your development year, you will:
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Support the leadership and day-to-day management of the Primary School.
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Support the delivery and development of the Cambridge Primary curriculum.
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Promote high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
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Support teacher development, mentoring and ongoing professional growth.
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Help maintain high standards of student wellbeing, behaviour and safeguarding.
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Build strong and positive relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider school community.
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Contribute to school improvement planning and development initiatives.
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Gradually assume greater academic, operational and leadership responsibilities.
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Work towards becoming fully prepared and confident to lead the Primary School independently.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
You will ideally have:
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A relevant university degree in Education / Pedagogy, or an equivalent qualification recognised by KY.S.A.T.S.
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A minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in primary education.
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A strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and student development.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Leadership or management experience is highly desirable, but not essential.
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A clean criminal record and all required safeguarding clearances.
You will be someone who is:
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Ambitious and motivated to progress into senior school leadership.
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Eager to learn, develop and take on new challenges.
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Open to feedback and committed to continuous professional development.
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A confident and effective communicator who builds strong relationships.
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Collaborative, approachable and able to inspire and support others.
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Practical, hands-on and willing to be actively involved in school life.
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Passionate about creating a positive, inclusive and high-achieving learning environment.
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Committed to the long-term growth and success of the school.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
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Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and skills. The advertised salary range is indicative, any offer will reflect the successful candidate’s suitability.
Due to the high volume of applications received at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Hayley Buckle, hayley@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 724 for further information.