Vice Principal

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

The Vice Principal works with the Principal, covering all matters relating to the academic and pastoral management and leadership of the College. He/she has day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the College. He/she also deputises in the Principal’s absence, assuming full operational responsibility for the College, its students and staff.

REPORTS TO

The Vice Principal reports to and is directly responsible to the Principal. He or she will also work closely with members of the CATS Colleges Board and Cambridge Arts and Sciences Ltd Board.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

The following gives a guide to the main tasks and the scope of the role. These aren’t exhaustive and may vary where necessary to suit the skill set of the post holder and the needs of the College.

• With the assistance of the Principal to manage the day-to-day operation of the College.
• To line manage the Heads of Departments and take responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning and to assist in ensuring the highest possible quality of both teaching and learning within all subject areas
• To support Heads of Department in the delivery of effective Performance Management of all teaching staff and line managers
• To oversee the staff training programme, ensuring regular training is relevant and effective in raising standards
• To oversee the production of clear academic, examination and other data, line managing the Data, Examination and Attendance Team Manager to ensure regular updates and reports are produced for key staff and that data management is an effective tool for driving College improvement and intervention with students
• To have ownership of the curriculum and timetable ensuring the timetable process is cost effective, well managed and monitored and that academic staff are recruited to be available to deliver the programme effectively
• To line manage and support the Higher Education Officer, ensuring they have the assistance required from other members of College staff to ensure the progression of students to the best possible destinations for them
• To work with the Programme Directors, supporting them in their role of managing contact with parents and agents and in running the discipline system, supporting staff issuing warnings, and assisting in issuing Stage 4 and 5 warnings which could lead to exclusion
• To work with the Student Services team, supporting them in their links with other College staff, parents and agents in consultation with the team leaders
• To work with the Principal and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all aspects of the College meet the requirements for ISI inspection
• To act as an ambassador for the College, assisting the Principal and sales and marketing team with development and sustaining of strong links with international partners
• To represent the College and the Principal overseas when required
• To actively work both with teams both within and outside College to ensure the retention of existing students and the attraction of new students

AS PART OF YOUR WIDER ROLE WITHIN THE COLLEGE, YOU WILL ALSO:

• Continue personal development as agreed
• Engage actively in the performance review process
• Comply with any reasonable request from the Principal to undertake other work
• Promote a positive working experience for everyone
• Help to provide a professional and welcoming environment for all visitors to the College

ETHICS AND BEHAVIOUR

You will maintain standards of ethics and behaviour in and out of College. In particular:

• Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect.
• Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being.
• Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others.
• Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone.
• Understand and act within the relevant College, national and statutory frameworks.
• Develop and maintain a full understanding of current child protection procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The job requires that you have:

• Efficient and organised
• Proactive, flexible, trustworthy, dependable and reliable
• Good at prioritising your time
• Able to work under pressure
• Charismatic, with the ability to lead, engage and motivate staff
• Able to handle student and staff issues with empathy
• A quick learner
• IT literate
• Smartly and professionally dressed
• Comfortable working in English
• Internationally aware and culturally sensitive
• Commercially aware, understanding the demands of working within the private sector and of financial management.
• Possessed of strong understanding of the current education environment, future curriculum developments and their probable academic, pastoral and commercial impact