Senior Vice Principal
Castle Newnham School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter 2026
Closing date
28 January 2026 at 8am
Date listed
25 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £88,951.00 - £98,106.00 Annually (FTE)
Senior Vice Principal job summary
SENIOR VICE PRINCIPAL
BASED AT: Castle Newnham
SALARY/GRADE RANGE: Leadership Pay Scale points 23 - 27
RESPONSIBLE TO: Academy Principal
The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a multi-academy trust providing exceptional education across our community of 11 schools and five nurseries. Since forming in 2016, we have grown significantly into one of the largest single employers in Central Bedfordshire. We now educate more than 8,000 children across the area, from nursery age to advanced level study. It is our aim to grow the BEST in everyone, and everything we do is driven by our values, but our aims can only be achieved if we recruit, retain and develop the highest quality workforce - and we want those we employ to be valued in the workplace.
Castle Newnham is an all-through school with approximately 1,400 pupils located in the county town of Bedford. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is deeply committed to inclusive education, from Reception through to Year 11. We are looking for an experienced leader who embodies 'human leadership' - someone with the ambition to challenge the status quo, develop innovative ideas, and inspire staff and students at all levels. You will be an innovative professional, fully aligned with the school’s ethos and strategic vision.
As Senior Vice Principal, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and management of the school. Working closely with the Principal, you will help drive our mission to provide outstanding education and foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 28th January 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 4th February 2026
Information about Castle Newnham can be found on the school website - https://www.castlenewnham.school/
All applications should be made online via MyNewTerm.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare and offers of employment are subject to DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Strictly no agencies.
Further information about the job
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Castle Newnham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 750 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Castle Newnham School website
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