What skills and experience we're looking for
Anglian Learning is seeking an exceptional Principal to lead Soham Village College and shape the future of education within our secondary sector.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to drive innovation, raise standards, and build on the school’s strong foundations while contributing to the strategic development of the wider Trust.
As Principal, you will provide strategic leadership and accountability for the school’s direction, standards, and quality of education. You will work collaboratively with the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team and central support teams to ensure the school continues to thrive and deliver outstanding outcomes for all students.
Person Specification
* Substantial leadership experience at Headteacher, Principal, or Deputy level
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree-level qualification
* A strong track record of school improvement and raising standards
* Deep knowledge of the secondary curriculum and educational policy
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
* A commitment to safeguarding, equality of opportunity, and student wellbeing
What the school offers its staff
We offer the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and collaborative Trust, to lead a school with strong community connections, to work alongside experienced leaders across our secondary network, and to play a key role in shaping the future direction of education within the Trust.
Employee Benefits
* Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the role)
* Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
* 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
* Professional Development Scheme Policy
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Specsavers VDU Vouchers
* Boots Flu Vouchers
* Perkbox – access a range of discounts in-store and online at nationwide shops.
Further details about the role
Soham Village College stands in beautiful and attractive grounds which has a rich history with origins as a free school dating back to 1686. Several hundred years later the school became a Grammar School in 1878 and subsequently a Village College in 1958 which now serves 1400 pupils from Soham and the local Villages.
This school is extremely successful and is a delightful place to learn and to work. There are skilled, committed teams of teachers and associate staff who create a supportive working atmosphere. Relationships between staff and students are a strength of the school and students have very positive attitudes to learning.
Ofsted wrote that “pupils are extremely happy at Soham Village College” in their most recent report.
The school was judged to be ‘Outstanding’ in every category during an inspection in June 2024 following many years of excellent GCSE results. Leaders have relentlessly developed expert leadership across the College who have consistently focused upon curriculum design and high quality inclusive teaching. Leaders continually seek ways to improve the educational experience for all pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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