16 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    29 March 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    13 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 39 week per year

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L10-L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

The Role

As part of our ongoing work to align the College’s leadership structure with current OFSTED priorities and the national expectations set out in the DfE White Paper and wider SEND reforms, an exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint an effective leader to the role of Assistant Principal(Culture & Community).

You will be responsible for and over see our Rights Respecting School programme; theCollege's House System; student enrichment; Year 7transition programme; community engagement and celebration events.

As a member of our senior team, you will play a key role in delivering the highest quality support and leadership in all aspects of college life in order to ensure equitable access for all.

The ideal candidate will be someone with middle leadership experience who is looking to progress to the next stage of their teaching career.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

- A unique opportunity to work within aGoldRights Respecting School with a strong community ethos

- A supportive CPD programme

- Free on-site parking

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.

Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Clyst Vale Community College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
936 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01392 463936

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 18 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

Arranging a visit to Clyst Vale Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@clystvale.org.

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