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Job LocationCanterbury
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryCompetitive salary
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

OVERVIEW OF THE JOBThe Vice Principal works with the Principal, covering all matters relating to the academic, boarding, pastoral management and leadership of the College. The post-holder will hold responsibilities to:

  • manage the day-to-day operation of the College, in a manner agreed with the Principal;
  • support the Principal in setting and securing high expectations among students and staff in respect of academic, boarding, pastoral and other personal development and achievements;
  • deliver on operational and strategic objectives and projects, as agreed with the Principal;
  • deputise in the Principal’s absence, assuming full operational responsibility for the College, its students and staff;
  • play a crucial role in whole-school strategy and development.
  • The post holder will have the ability to manage diverse teams effectively and possess excellent communication and administrative skills.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBThe duties specified are not intended to represent an exhaustive list, and will vary where necessary to suit the skill set of the candidates and 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 Senior Leadership Team comprising of the Assistant Principal Academic, Assistant Principal Pastoral and Head of Boarding, taking responsibility and being accountable for implementing and reviewing the College’s operational and strategic objectives.
  • With the SLT, to take responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning, pastoral care and boarding experiences, and to assist them in ensuring the highest possible in all areas.
  • To oversee recruitment of staff to enable efficient operation of the College in consultation with the Principal, the SLT and the HR team.
  • To audit, review and update all college policies, working with the relevant member of SLT.
  • To support the Principal in delivering effective Performance Management of all staff and of their line managers.
  • To oversee the staff training programme, ensuring regular training is relevant and effective in raising standards.
  • 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 oversee the production of clear academic, pastoral, examination and other data, line managing the Data Assistant to ensure regular updates and reports are produced for the Principal and key staff, and that data management is an effective tool for driving College improvement.
  • Together with the Assistant Principal Academic, to conduct new student interviews and borderline interviews, and advise students requesting a change of subject or programme.
  • To monitor student destinations and results in consultation with the Director of Higher Education, ensuring relevant and useful data is provided to marketing teams.
  • To lead internal College reviews of Curriculum Areas in consultation with the Principal.
  • To work with the Assistant Principal Pastoral, supporting them in their role of managing contact with parents and agents and in running the discipline and attendance systems, supporting staff issuing warnings, and assisting in issuing Stage 4 and 5 warnings which could lead to exclusion.
  • To support the Assistant Principal Pastoral to grow and deliver the PSHE/SMSC extra and co-curricular provision.
  • To support the Head of Boarding with the management and leadership of the boarding teams, ensuring that the NMS standards are applied consistently and that the operational compliance audits and drills are conducted.
  • With the Welfare Team, investigate complaints and concerns from students and report findings of all investigations to appropriate staff and record the outcome accurately and comprehensively.
  • With the Welfare and Pastoral Teams, manage and where required, investigate reported cases of misbehaviour and breaches of College rules by students.
  • To manage and conduct HR-related matters supported by the HR Business Partner. This could include informal meetings, formal hearings and recruitment processes.
  • To work with the Student Communications and Registrar Teams, supporting them in their links with other College staff, parents and agents, overseeing the quality of communication with external stakeholders, including parents, agents and CATS Colleges staff based overseas.
  • To act as authorising officer for the college for UKBA.
  • To represent the College and the Principal overseas when required.
  • To oversee the College’s retention and progression strategies, actively working with teams both within and outside College to ensure the retention of existing students as well as the attraction of new students.
  • To act as compliance officer to ensure all aspects of the college met the requirements for ISI Inspection.
  • PERSON SPECIFICATIONThe job requires that you are:
  • Efficient and organised
  • A skilled communicator and a relationship builder - able to work effectively with colleagues and students
  • IT literate
  • Smartly and professionally dressed
  • Good at prioritising your time
  • Able to work under pressure
  • A quick learner
  • Proactive, flexible, trustworthy, dependable and reliable
  • Internationally aware and culturally sensitive
  • Good team player, but also able to work autonomously
  • Willing to play a part in the wider life of the College community
  • 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
  • Required skills
  • Academic
  • Performance Management
  • Private Sector
  • Staff Training
  • Teaching
  • Keyskills :
    Academic Perfmance Management Private Sect Staff Training Teaching

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