Assistant Principal

SALARY: Leadership Scale 14-18

CONTRACT: Permanent

LOCATION: The Ravensbourne School, Hayes Lane, Bromley BR2 9EH

REPORTING TO: Head of School

Orion Education is a values-led organisation, driven by a determination to create welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress, and succeeds. We are committed to improving outcomes and transforming lives, realising social mobility, and the transformative power of education.

 We value the difference in all our schools while seeking to bring them together around a framework that delivers an enriching experience and a great education for the young people within our care. We want the very best for all our young people. Our plan to ensure that we deliver great schools is underpinned by our shared values of trust, kindness, and endeavour. Our schools and our staff are collaborative, and we seek to create consistency and quality throughout.

 Our leaders create improvement in schools that is robust and sustainable. We are as enthusiastic about developing and nurturing our staff, as we are about developing our young people. Our professional development programs and our approach to school improvement provide quality and rigor while creating a depth of experience and learning for our staff.

At The Ravensbourne School, we are proud to be a forward‑thinking and thriving community where learning, inclusion, and innovation sit at the heart of everything we do.

 We are now recruiting an outstanding Assistant Principal. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly ambitious school and play a pivotal role in shaping our next chapter. The specific remit will be determined by the Head of School to meet the evolving needs and priorities of the school.

 As part of our dynamic leadership team, you will influence whole‑school strategy, drive high‑quality teaching across all subjects, and help us continue to deliver an exceptional education for every young person.

 This role is more than a position on a leadership structure — it is your chance to shape culture, raise standards, and inspire both staff and students, within a school that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will help drive meaningful, sustainable change as we move confidently into the future.

 If you are ready to bring vision, purpose, and fresh ideas to a school committed to transforming lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.

 You are-

· A bold and visionary leader who puts student success at the heart of every decision

· A strategic thinker with sharp data insight and a drive for precision-led intervention.

· A literacy champion who understands its power to unlock potential across all subjects.

· A values-driven role model who leads with integrity, purpose, and authenticity.

· A collaborative force who builds a culture of ambition, support, and shared excellence.

We are looking for a leader who-

· Has a proven track record of raising academic standards and improving student outcomes.

· Is passionate about curriculum design, pedagogy, and evidence-informed practice.

· Is highly proficient at using data and digital software.

· Can inspire and lead staff with clarity, compassion, and high expectations.

· Is committed to inclusive education and closing gaps for disadvantaged learners..

· Thrives in a fast-paced, ambitious environment and is ready to make a lasting impact.

Enquiries should be emailed to:

School Office Manager: Sharon Cooper Smith: scoopersmith@trs.e21c.co.uk

If you share the school’s vision and ambition to raise standards for our students, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Contact us for an informal (confidential) conversation about how you can make a real difference, or to arrange a tour of the school which is highly recommended.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a suitable candidate.

We look forward to hearing from you.