Vice Principal
Christ the King College
Newport, Isle of Wight
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- LS 21-24 (with potential to increase for exceptional candidates)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2018
Job overview
We are looking to appoint an exceptional leader to the position of Vice Principal at Christ The King College, a joint Anglican and Catholic Secondary School. This is an exciting time to join a school that is expanding and will shortly move into a £26m new building.
We are looking for someone who is a practising member of the Catholic or Anglican tradition with a clear vision of Christian based Education. This is an excellent leadership opportunity for an optimistic person who has energy, drive and a relentlessly positive outlook on the raising of standards. It will suit someone who has the aspiration for Headship.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work within a successful joint church school community
- The opportunity to further develop your unique skills and talents for the good of our students and staff
- To be a part of a successful leadership team
- Excellent CPD opportunities; we will prepare you to be a school leader
- To live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the South East of England
- A Competitive salary
We aim to appoint someone who:
- Will deputise for the Interim Executive Headteacher and take a lead in the school
- Help bring the presence of Christ alive within the school
- Can inspire students and staff to be the best they can be
- Is a skilled and innovative leader
- Is committed to raising standards
- Has an understanding of curriculum and how it can appropriately skill students
- Will enthuse and inspire students and staff to achieve their potential
- Will help us to make our school mission statement into a living reality
This vacancy has arisen following the promotion of the current post holder to headship.
Relocation expenses will be considered.
Please download the recruitment pack for this position from this portal. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 21st May 2018.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicants will be expected to undertake enhanced DBS checks.
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About Christ the King College
Located just off the South Coast of England the Isle of Wight is one the UK's most popular destinations. Steeped in History and Culture the Island is home to approximately 140,000 people and has something for everyone. From superb summer music festivals with world class line-ups to sailing and outdoor sports, as well as some truly stunning beaches and countryside, the Island has it all to offer to individuals and families of any age or interest.
The Isle of Wight also has some of the most competitively priced property in the South of England, for both purchasing and renting. Southampton and Portsmouth are only a short ferry crossing away and London is approximately 2 hours away by train and ferry.
Christ the King College is the first and only joined 11-18 Church of England and Catholic Secondary College on the Isle of Wight. It has been formed in 2008 by the amalgamation of two highly popular and successful schools and offers a Christian based education for its students. The College draws its students from across the Island and provides a unique opportunity to give children continuity in Christian education.
It is our firm belief that the best education combines high standards of academic achievement with strong moral and spiritual guidance. Education should provide opportunities for every individual child to succeed in a variety of ways, preparing young people for a future in which they can thrive in their chosen career paths in addition to becoming responsible, caring citizens. Furthermore, learning should be fun, students should feel happy and safe and every individual should experience success.
We work hard at Christ the King College to achieve this for our students. Christ the King College is proud of its ethos, its all-round high standards and its strong emphasis on personal development. We offer families the opportunity of exceptional education in a strong, Christian context. We believe children deserve the best education possible and values that prepare them for the future. We are committed to providing both.
Christ the King College is a Christian 11-18 secondary school with a cohort of about 1200 students, about 200 of which in the Sixth Form. The College has a track record in achieving high outcomes for its students. Indeed, we believe that Christ the King College is a very special place to be. We are proud of our wonderful students, the dedicated staff and the supportive governors and parents. We have an outstanding vision for our young people.
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