Vice Principal

Brampton College is a leading independent sixth form college, located in North West London and was founded 29 years ago by the Principal, Bernard Canetti.  The College remains a privately owned, family business, and as such is not answerable Governors or outside owners. 

Brampton has an outstanding record of academic success and has consistently been the most successful sixth form college in London, coming top of the Department for Education league tables for the past 18 years.

The College provides the highest academic standards and individual care in a friendly, encouraging and supportive environment.  Currently there are 230 students on roll and 80 members of staff. The staff in the college are highly experienced and exceptionally dedicated.  Staff relations are excellent and turnover is low.

The Vice Principal at Brampton is a unique and exciting position and represents an outstanding opportunity to play an influential role in the College both as a place of learning and as a business.  The successful candidate will be pivotal in the development and implementation of teaching and learning, the day-to-day running of the College, and in driving initiatives for overall improvement.

In order to be considered for this role, candidates should have an excellent academic track record of teaching A Level and have experience, at the very least, as an academic Head of Department.  They should be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.

This role comprises a range of responsibilities, some of which differ from those traditionally associated with a Deputy Head position.  This is partly owing to the size and culture of the College, but also reflects the Principal’s style, which is highly Collaborative, enabling a considerable degree of autonomy.

Overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the College is shared between the Principal, and the two Vice Principals who, together with our Bursar, form the Senior Leadership Team

Each Vice Principal is responsible for the management of staff, the development of their curriculum area, as well as the academic performance of the students in their departments.  The precise nature of the responsibilities for this role will, to some extent, reflect the experience and qualities of the chosen candidate.

The successful candidate can expect to benefit from a comprehensive induction programme and, going forward, will have the opportunity to take part in professional development activities with the full support of the College.  

Other benefits include an annual profit-related bonus, pension and private healthcare.

This appointment presents an exceptional career opportunity for an individual of the right calibre, with a genuine commitment to education and who shares in the values of the College, which are based on academic attainment and concern for individual students within positive and supportive community.  

For a full details of the role, please download the candidate information pack.

Applications should be made to the Principal’s PA, Josie Mulkerrin via jmulkerrin@bramptoncollege.com, no later than 6pm on Monday 10th February 2020.

The College may choose to interview prior to the closing deadline, so early applications are strongly encouraged. 

It is anticipated that short-listed candidates will be invited for an initial interview within the period from Monday 10th – Friday 14th February.

Brampton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the receipt of an  enhanced DBS certificate and other relevant registrations and clearance.