Leigh Academy Longfield is seeking a Head of College (Vice Principal) to join from September 2026.
In this role you will: cover classes to provide release time, support the Principal with strategic direction, and act in a delegated capacity in their absence.
Qualifications and experience
* Enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious leader with successful track record at secondary level.
* Motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff.
* Confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school.
* Able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance.
* Approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success.
* Able to establish and develop excellent relationships with community and other stakeholders.
Benefits
* Highly competitive remuneration.
* Teacher Pension Scheme.
* 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service.
* Collaborative MAT network.
* Additional LAT benefits.
Leigh Academy Longfield is praised for its strong educational outcomes and exceptional pastoral system. The Academy is an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school, delivering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to students in years 7‑9. It is recognised for high teaching and learning standards.
Closing date: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Candidates will undergo DBS checks and other required safeguarding checks.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, including not discriminating on any protected characteristics.
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