Vice Principal - Behaviour, Culture and Ethos

Orion Coopers, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  28 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  17 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £84,769.00 - £93,057.00 Annually (Actual)

Vice Principal - Behaviour, Culture and Ethos job summary

The Vice Principal for Behaviour, Culture and Ethos is a key senior leadership role at Orion Coopers, responsible for shaping and sustaining a calm, inclusive and aspirational school culture where pupils can thrive academically and personally. Working closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the highest standards of behaviour, strong attendance, positive relationships and a shared sense of community across the school.

The role involves leading and embedding clear systems and expectations, supporting staff to deliver consistent practice, and using data and insight to drive continuous improvement. As a visible and values-led leader, the Vice Principal will champion Orion Education’s values of Trust, Kindness and Endeavour, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding, pastoral care and staff development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader who is passionate about creating a nurturing yet rigorous environment, improving life chances for all pupils, and contributing to the continued success of a thriving school within a forward-thinking Trust.

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.

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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.

About Orion Coopers

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1318 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orion Coopers website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coopers-school

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