Vice Principal

overview

due to the promotion of our current vice principal, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional person to join us, whose leadership skills, strategic vision and sound management will enhance the current success and position of the college and allow it to meet the challenges of the future.

we are seeking someone with the ability, strategic vision and strength of purpose to work alongside the college principal in shaping the next stage of the colleges development as well as demonstrating the ambition and professional potential to progress to the role of principal. You will have significant management experience gained in a college (or secondary school, with a large sixth form), with a track record of effective quality improvement, interventions and challenging underperformance.

The vice principal will demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of placing our students at the centre of everything we do and of continually striving to improve the student experience and outcomes.

the college will provide a stimulating, supportive and exciting environment where you can make a difference. The college is led by a strong and experienced senior leadership team, overseen and supported by a local governing body that works closely with senior leaders, and by the multi-academy trust. Ongoing development of and support for our excellent and hardworking staff is a key priority for college leaders and governors.

• the primary focus of the role is on curriculum and quality improvement and will therefore suit applicants with these or related specialisms and experience.
• act as college nominee and provide line management to academic heads of department, mis etc.
• support is provided by a personal assistant with access to wider support services.

• significant management experience gained in a college (or secondary school, with a large sixth form), with a track record of effective quality improvement, interventions and challenging underperformance.
• clear understanding of the importance of placing students at the centre of everything we do and of continually striving to improve the student experience and outcomes.

if you would like to discuss the role further or arrange to visit the college before making an application, please contact jo payne, pa to the principal () or phone in the first instance.

please note the closing date for applications is 12.00 pm on monday 2nd march 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing monday 16th march 2026.

safeguarding statement

the college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including two satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with barred list check through the disclosure and barring service (dbs).

please visit the college website  for further details and to complete an application form. Please do not complete the application for wcc