Vice Principal, Quality of Education
Vice Principal – Quality of Education
Salary: CompetitiveClosing date for applications: Monday 24th March 2025
Shortlisting: Wednesday 26th March 2025
Interviews: Thursday 3rd April 2025
Dear Prospective Candidate,
It is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you as you consider the exciting opportunity of joining our leadership team at Campion School. As the Interim Principal of this remarkable school, I am incredibly proud of the vibrant, inclusive community that we continue to nurture.Our mission is simple yet powerful: to cultivate an environment where every student flourishes, develops their skills and character, and achieves academic excellence. Together, we strive to create brilliant futures for all our students.
As you explore the role of Vice Principal I hope you will gain a true sense of the values that define Campion: Ambition, Respect, Integrity, and Resilience. These values are not just words but are embedded in everything we do. We set high expectations for both our staff and students, and we pride ourselves on providing rich, challenging learning experiences within a supportive and caring environment.
On a daily basis, I have the privilege of witnessing passionate, dedicated staff members who are fully committed to delivering the highest standards of education. I see our students, eager and engaged, working hard to reach their potential. Visitors often comment on the welcoming, purposeful atmosphere within the school, where relationships between staff and students are founded on mutual respect and a shared commitment to personal and academic growth.
We are thrilled to have been graded Good in all areas by Ofsted in November 2021, a testament to the exceptional progress the school has made. The inspection team praised the high expectations set for all pupils, including those in our Sixth Form, where students show impressive maturity, independence, and a strong track record of success in securing places at their first choice universities, including places at Oxford and Cambridge and other Russell Group Universities.We are particularly proud of the strides we’ve made in improving provisions for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all students have equal access to the curriculum and are achieving alongside their peers.
Our vision is to Create Brilliant Futures, and we are committed to ensuring that all students develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed to thrive as global citizens. Whether preparing for university, further education, or the world of work, our students leave Campion with the foundation of independent learning and a lifelong love of learning.
I am also excited to share that this is our second year as part of the United Learning Trust, a significant milestone in Campion’s journey. Being part of a national network of schools provides us with exciting opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and the sharing of best practices.United Learning is renowned for its commitment to raising standards and providing excellent educational experiences for all students. As part of the Trust, we have access to a wealth of resources, expertise, and leadership support, all of which enhance our ability to provide the very best education for our students.
The Trust’s ethos of ambition, integrity, and respect aligns perfectly with our own values, and we look forward to continuing to benefit from this partnership in the years to come.
The opportunity to become a Vice Principal at Campion is an exciting one. You will be joining a team of like-minded professionals, all dedicated to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their best. We are looking for a leader who shares our ambition, embodies our values, and can work alongside us to continue to drive Campion forward to even greater heights.
I hope that as you learn more about Campion you will feel inspired by our commitment to excellence. If you would like to see us in action, I would be delighted to invite you to visit the school and experience first-hand the vibrant community we have created.Thank you for your interest in joining our school, and I look forward to the opportunity to meet you.
Warm regards,Mrs Kim Bradley-Smith, Interim Principal, Campion School and Language College
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or would like to have an informal discussion please contact Neil Massie at our recruitment partner, Academicis on nmassie@academicis.co.uk or by phone on 07818 875514 / 01223 907979.