Vice Principal
Ditton Park Academy
Slough
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale Range 21 - 25
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 March 2026
Job overview
Required for September 2026
A vacancy for the role of Vice Principal has been created following the promotion of a serving Vice Principal to the role of Principal
from September 2026.
SASH Education Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional professional to join the Senior Leadership Team at Ditton Park
Academy.
The individual must be able to provide an excellent level of education, put students first, raise standards and transform lives. Our
relentless approach to school improvement is undertaken through close working relationships and ongoing challenge and
support.
Applications are welcomed from leaders seeking their first Vice Principal role or from experienced Vice Principals looking for a
new challenge. You must have high expectations for all, be an excellent teacher/communicator and be committed to supporting
every student.
DPA offers a truly comprehensive and inclusive education, serving a vibrant and diverse community with 1,150 students aged 11
to 18. The Academy provides excellent continuous professional development & learning opportunities.
This role involves supporting the Principal to lead an exceptionally talented and committed team of staff, having a relentless focus
on the quality of learning, ensuring our staff delivers the highest standard of education and inspiring learners to develop a passion
for knowledge. You will need the skills to motivate and enthuse, coupled with the ability to model, and coach at every level with a
‘can do’ attitude.
The ideal candidate will be:
a qualified teacher educated to degree level.
a passionate classroom practitioner.
an advocate for young people.
someone with clear potential to learn and improve.
innovative, creative, resilient, and dynamic.
an excellent communicator who has a positive attitude to life and work.
experienced colleagues need to be able to demonstrate impact in their current role and have been a senior leader for more than three years.
If you think this new and exciting opportunity is for you, we would like to hear from you.
Informal conversations with Mr Fenn, Principal (September 2026), are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed.
If you would like to arrange a telephone call, meeting or to receive a recruitment pack then please contact Sue Patrick , PA to the Principal s.patrick@dittonparkacademy.co.uk
For more information we also encourage you to visit our website https://www.dittonparkacademy.co.uk/
Closing date: 10am, Wednesday 25 March 2026
Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Ditton Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
About Ditton Park Academy
About Ditton Park Academy
Ditton Park Academy is a mixed, mainstream secondary school located in Slough, Berkshire. The academy has a sixth form and educates students within the 11-19 age range. Currently, there are 1100 pupils and we are heavily oversubscribed.
We are a local, co-educational community Academy serving the young people and their families in the South-East of Slough in the Kings Reach Estate just off Upton Court Park. Ditton Park Academy opened in 2014 and moved into a multi-million-pound purpose-built building in 2017. The academy is part of an innovative collaboration between the headteachers of the 13 secondary schools in Slough (SASH).
Values and vision
Ditton Park Academy promotes an ethos of “active citizens”, whereby students are empowered to participate in decision making and provide input into the wellbeing, public service and economic sufficiency of their community. To help students achieve this, the academy is focused on providing an excellent teaching and learning environment that is inclusive and caters for students as individuals.
The academy’s aim is to provide educational and workplace opportunities that are geared towards maximising achievement. Teachers work hard to deliver the right curriculum for students, along with a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities.
All visitors will notice, when they visit, how proud the students and staff are of our Academy.
Nick Caulfield
Principal
Address: Kings Reach, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7UX, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1753 537594
Website: http://www.dittonparkacademy.co.uk/
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