Vice Principal, Quality of Education and Raising Standards

Campion School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Campion School in Nottingham seeks a Vice Principal for Quality of Education and Raising Standards to start Easter 2027 or ASAP. You will lead data-informed improvement across all key stages, shaping teaching, curriculum and assessment to secure outstanding outcomes for every student.

The role requires strategic line management of Assistant Principals, fostering professional challenge, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Job description

Campion School is seeking a Vice Principal for Quality of Education and Raising Standards to join us from Easter 2027 or ASAP.

Joining Campion means becoming part of a community with a clear purpose, strong foundations and a genuine ambition for the future. We are looking for colleagues who believe in the potential of every young person, embrace our values and are excited by the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of our school’s journey.

If you are looking for the next exciting step in your professional journey, we look forward to hearing from you.

This role provides strategic leadership for driving standards and securing outstanding educational provision and outcomes for every student. The Vice Principal will lead a rigorous, evidence-informed approach to school improvement, using detailed analysis of performance data to identify strengths, diagnose underperformance, establish priorities and secure sustained improvements in the quality of education and student outcomes across all key stages.

The postholder will ensure that data analysis is purposeful, forensic and closely connected to the quality of teaching, curriculum implementation, assessment, student progress and the impact of intervention. They will ensure that decisions are informed by robust evidence and that improvement strategies result in measurable gains in achievement for all students.

A central responsibility of the role is to provide high-quality strategic line management of Assistant Principals, establishing a culture of professional challenge, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Through clear strategic direction, purposeful monitoring, coaching and evaluation, the Vice Principal will ensure that Assistant Principals lead their respective areas effectively and make a demonstrable contribution to the school’s priorities and outcomes.

The postholder will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to establish high expectations, secure consistently high standards and ensure that the school delivers an ambitious, inclusive and high-quality education for all learners.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday, 29th November 2026 at 23.59pm