Head of College (Vice Principal) - Full-time

Folkestonegirls; Rochester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established multi-academy trust is seeking a dynamic Head of College to lead Cranbrook College. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the educational landscape, fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The ideal candidate will possess a strong leadership background, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to inspire both staff and students. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in education, where your strategic vision will play a crucial role in achieving success and developing core values within the community.

Benefits

Access to employment benefits

Supportive leadership team

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in raising educational standards at secondary level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for Snowfields Academy.
• Lead and manage faculty areas with autonomy and responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Vision Development

Communication

Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Qualification

Job description

We are now recruiting for the role of Head of College (Vice Principal) for Snowfields Academy, primarily based at our Cranbrook College. Our Cranbrook College will provide students with state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide an exceptional learning environment for our young people. This is a truly fantastic leadership opportunity within a very successful and financially sound, mature and geographically local multi-academy trust that combines management freedom for effective leaders with secure central support that encourages collaboration for success.

Our successful candidate will be a talented and highly motivated leader with drive and commitment to excellence as well as strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders. You will be joining a supportive, committed and passionate team who work hard to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential. We are looking for an experienced professional who can demonstrate strategic leadership and excellent management, and a proven track record of success in raising standards.

This is an exciting time to join our leadership team. You will be expected to play a key role in developing the strategic vision for Snowfields even further whilst ensuring that our students develop their potential, achieve academic success and develop our core values. The successful applicant will be a key member of the senior leadership team and will have significant autonomy in leading their assigned college, and will have management responsibilities for one or more faculty areas (this can be confirmed in due course depending on the successful candidate’s specialisms).

For our successful candidate, being a member of staff at Snowfields Academy and the wider Trust means you’ll receive access to a great range of employment benefits from day one. Click here to view the current benefits package, and be mindful that the list is always growing.

We wish to hear from you if you are committed to changing our education world and are:

• an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious leader with a successful track record 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.

Please click here for the full Recruitment Pack.