Vice Principal

The Howard Partnership Trust; Great Bookham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Great Bookham is seeking a passionate Vice Principal to lead early education initiatives. This role requires a visionary leader who is an excellent communicator and has outstanding teaching skills. The successful candidate will drive notable developments within the school, ensuring a thriving environment for both staff and students. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming education for young children.

Benefits

Advocacy for staff well-being

Inclusive employer

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in educational leadership, especially in primary education.
• Ability to inspire confidence in the school community and stakeholders.
• Experience in teaching across the Primary phase is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead new developments within the Infant school.
• Support and grow the team under ambitious leadership.
• Drive the momentum to improve the school further.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Excellent communication

Engagement skills

Dynamic and innovative approach

Outstanding teaching

Job description

Overview

Eastwick Schools are seeking a passionate and driven Vice Principal to make a lasting impact in early education. We need a dynamic leader to join our nurturing and forward thinking infant school community and be a key member of the Eastwick Schools leadership team. The schools are proudly part of The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT), which advocates for staff well-being and has a wide range of benefits for staff who work with us. You will play a central role in shaping this positive culture where children thrive and are empowered to succeed.

About the role

If you are:

• a values-led and visionary leader
• an excellent communicator with engagement skills to inspire confidence in our schools within the local community and stakeholders
• Dynamic, innovative in your approach to primary and especially Infant Years
• An outstanding teacher who has expertise and deep knowledge across the Primary phase
• Are looking for a next step in your career or a new challenge

Then a career with THPT, based at Eastwick Schools could be just for you. Under the ambitious leadership of the Principal and with a talented and committed team in place, Eastwick has made big strides forward over the past year. The Vice Principal will capitalise on this momentum and play a critical role in the next phase of the school. It is an exciting time, with opportunities to lead new developments and grow your team within the Infant school.

How to apply / Further information

If you would like to arrange a tour or an informal discussion with Mr Dell (Principal) please email his PA, Nici via [e-mail] to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Selection process

1. Day 1 Selection Process: Tuesday 14th October 2025
2. Day 2 Selection Process: Wednesday 15th October 2025

Safeguarding, data protection and additional information

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.