Head of College (Vice Principal)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary educational institution in Dartford is seeking a Head of College (Vice Principal) to join from January 2026. This role involves providing leadership, supporting the Principal, and ensuring all learners successfully thrive. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a track record of success, and a commitment to developing potential irrespective of background. Applications must be submitted online by September 15th.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success at secondary level.
• High expectations of staff and students.
• Ability to develop children to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal with the strategic direction of the academy.
• Cover classes to provide release time for staff.
• Establish and develop excellent relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Energetic and ambitious school leader

Motivational leadership

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building with community

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy has an exceptional opportunity for a committed, enthusiastic and passionate Head of College (Vice Principal) to join us from January 2026. Joining us will enable you to work with like-minded colleagues who share your goals and ambitions. You will be part of a team that provides outstanding educational opportunities for all of our pupils through creative, carefully sequenced and highly effective lines of inquiry where all learners are at the very core of driving our curriculum.

We wish to hear from you if you really want to change our education world and are:

• an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at secondary level;
• a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff;
• confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school;
• able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance;
• approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success;
• able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders.

What the school offers its staff

This position offers a unique leadership opportunity for those who are inspired to positively impact upon children’s life chances and potential. As part of this position there will be the expectation that you will cover classes to provide release time or provide some teaching to a consistent class. You will support the Principal with the strategic direction of the academy and act in a delegated capacity in their absence.

Further details about the role

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor):[e-mail]/01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend downloading the Recruitment Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Closing date: Monday 15th September, noon

Shortlisting date: Monday 15th September, 4pm

Interview date: Friday 19th September

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.