Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning.

The Ravensbourne School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EH

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  4 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  19 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale 14-18
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Scale 14-18

Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning. job summary

Assistant Principal - Teaching & Learning

The Ravensbourne School

Join a school where ambition meets excellence. At The Ravensbourne School, we are proud to be a forward-thinking, thriving community that places learning, inclusion, and innovation at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal to lead on Teaching & Learning, improving outcomes and Literacy. This is a pivotal role for a passionate and driven leader who is ready to make a lasting impact. You will be part of a dynamic leadership team, shaping the strategic direction of the school and championing high-quality teaching across all subjects.

This is more than a job - it’s a chance to influence culture, raise standards, and inspire both staff and students. You’ll be joining a school that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and where your leadership will help drive meaningful change.

If you are ready to lead with purpose, bring fresh ideas, and contribute to a school that is committed to transforming lives, we would love to hear from you.

You are

- A bold and visionary leader who puts student success at the heart of every decision.
- A strategic thinker with sharp data insight and a drive for precision-led intervention.
- A literacy champion who understands its power to unlock potential across all subjects.
- A values-driven role model who leads with integrity, purpose, and authenticity.
- A collaborative force who builds a culture of ambition, support, and shared excellence.

We are looking for a leader who

- Has a proven track record of raising academic standards and improving student outcomes.
- Is passionate about curriculum design, pedagogy, and evidence-informed practice.
- Is highly proficient at using data and digital software.
- Can inspire and lead staff with clarity, compassion, and high expectations.
- Is committed to inclusive education and closing gaps for disadvantaged learners..
- Thrives in a fast-paced, ambitious environment and is ready to make a lasting impact.

We Offer

- A school with a clear vision, strong values, and a culture excellence and of professional growth.
- A supportive Executive Headteacher and Head of School.
- Opportunities to innovate, lead change, and shape the future of the school.
- A vibrant community of staff, students, and families who are ready to grow together.
- Access to high-quality CPD, leadership development, and career progression

Enquiries should be emailed to:

School Office Manager: Sharon Cooper Smith: scoopersmith@trs.e21c.co.uk

If you share the school’s vision and ambition to raise standards for our students, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Contact us for an informal (confidential) conversation about how you can make a real difference, or to arrange a tour of the school which is highly recommended.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a suitable candidate.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Orion Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting

the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Orion Education is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

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

Education for the 21st Century is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Education for the 21st Century is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Ravensbourne School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1531 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Ravensbourne School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ravensbourne-school-bromley

The Ravensbourne School is a large and truly unique 11-19 school, set in the heart of Bromley. There are 1500 students, with 440 students in Post 16. Some of the buildings are Grade II listed, dating back to 1911 whilst other additions are more recent. The buildings, coupled with the extensive 22-acre grounds, make up elegant and inspiring surroundings.

Our vision is that every student is prepared to be the best they can be in life and able to create their own future. We believe that every student is different and has unique talents. Through developing these talents and knowledge each student can be the best they can be and in control of their own future. We value an inclusive learning environment that accepts no excuses and builds partnerships with all stakeholders.

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