Vice Principal

Seva School is an inclusive, values‑driven all‑through school (4-16) shaped by the Sikh principles of SEVA Selfless Service, Excellence, Virtues and Aspiration. We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Vice Principal to help lead our school through its next phase of growth and improvement across the Sevak Education Trust.

This is awide-ranging senior leadership role with significant influence over whole‑school strategy, culture and outcomes. Working closely with the Principal, you will take a strategic lead on curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, safeguarding, behavior, attendance, SEND, staff development and the wider personal development offer. You will drive high expectations, champion inclusion, and ensure every pupil regardless of background or starting point receives an exemplary quality of education.

A key part of this role is leading with integrity, modelling our six core virtues (kindness, courage, honesty, tolerance, respect and responsibility) and embedding our 5Ps across the school. You will help sustain a nurturing and aspirational environment where pupils feel valued, staff are motivated, and families feel connected.

This role will suit a leader who is:

• Highly ambitious for pupils and staff
• Confident in driving school improvement
• Experienced in raising attainment and improving teaching quality
• Passionate about inclusion, wellbeing and the whole child
• Skilled at leading teams, holding others to account and building strong relationships
• Ready to contribute to Trust‑wide strategy and development

As Vice Principal, you will play a central role in shaping the long‑term vision of the school, leading major areas of responsibility and deputising for the Principal when required. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on challenge, collaboration and meaningful impact.

In return, we offer:

A unique chance to help shape the future direction of a growing all‑through school

A deeply values‑led environment built on SEVA, Sikh faith principles and British Values

Trust‑wide collaboration, leadership stretch opportunities and career progression

A culture where staff are supported, heard and empowered to innovate

High‑quality CPD, safeguarding and leadership training

A respectful, caring and ambitious school community that works together for pupils

Access to wellbeing support, training programmes and Trust initiatives

If this role is of interest to you and you believe you can contribute to our continued success, further information is available on our website: https://www.sevakeducationtrust.org/

Should you require any further details, please contact Fatuma Taj HR, at HR@seva.coventry.sch.uk Closing date: 24 April 2026

Start date : 1st September 2026

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.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.   For further information please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on our website. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service