Head of College (Vice Principal)

Coherence Consulting Limited; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Head of College (Vice Principal) to lead Cranbrook College. The role involves strategic leadership, fostering student success, and managing faculty. Ideal candidates are energetic, motivational, and committed to excellence. The position offers autonomy and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Private health care

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Talented, motivated leader with commitment to excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic vision for Snowfields Academy.
• Ensure student success and manage faculty areas.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Head of College (Vice Principal) - Snowfields Academy

We are recruiting for the role of Head of College (Vice Principal) at Snowfields Academy, primarily based at Cranbrook College.

Salary and Benefits

• Highly competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Private health care

Working Pattern

Full-time

Closing Date

May 19, 2025

Description

Our Cranbrook College provides students with state-of-the-art facilities designed to create an exceptional learning environment. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity within a successful, financially sound multi-academy trust that values management freedom and collaborative success.

The ideal candidate will be a talented, motivated leader with a commitment to excellence, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. You will join a supportive team dedicated to helping students reach their potential and will demonstrate strategic leadership, management expertise, and a successful track record in raising standards.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will help develop the strategic vision for Snowfields Academy, ensuring student success and development of core values. You will have significant autonomy in leading your college and managing faculty areas, depending on your specialisms.

Benefits

Members of staff at Snowfields Academy and the Trust enjoy a range of employment benefits from day one. View current benefits. The benefits package is continually evolving.

Candidate Profile

• Enthusiastic, energetic, and ambitious secondary leader
• Motivational and inspiring, with high expectations for staff
• Confident in communicating a clear vision
• Committed to developing children regardless of background
• Approachable and collaborative
• Excellent at building relationships with the community and stakeholders

Application Process

Interested candidates can arrange a visit to the academy by contacting Amanda Gobell (PA to the Principal) via email. Visits will be hosted by Dee Pickerill (Principal). Please specify your availability.

Initial conversations with the Principal can be arranged by contacting Amanda Gobell.

Important Dates

• Closing date: [Insert date]
• Shortlisting date: [Insert date]
• Interview date: [Insert date]

For queries or additional information, contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) at 01634 412 205.

Snowfields Academy is committed to safeguarding children. Successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check. Our safeguarding policies are robust and in place across the Trust.