Vice Principal
Frome Community College, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
30 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L18 – L22
What skills and experience we're looking for
Vice Principal
Permanent L18 – L22
Start: September 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Frome College for a Vice Principal to lead on Standards, Assessment, IT and Timetabling. We are looking for an inspirational individual with a flair for Leadership, a clear commitment to achieving outstanding student progress, and a great team player. You will need to be an outstanding teacher, have a proven track record of exceptional performance, and be capable of providing motivational leadership. You will be resourceful, enthusiastic, and committed to the highest standards of achievement for all. You will support the Principal in transforming Leadership at all levels of the College.
Our standards and expectations are extremely high; we always aim to do the very best for our students, our families and our community.
Our successful candidate will have:
- Drive, vision and the ability to think strategically about the curriculum
- A “can do” approach to problem solving and school improvement
- An excellent record of success as a practitioner and team leader at Senior or Middle level, preferably in more than one school
- A masterful grasp of the use of data to ensure students make outstanding progress
- Experience in delivering an efficient and effective timetable, either on a Departmental or Whole College level.
- High expectations of self, staff and students
- Inspirational communication and interpersonal skills
- Ambition and the potential for further career development
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
- opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
- a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
- supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
- free parking
- onsite catering and nursery
- salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight Monday 30th March 2026
Interview date: Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th April 2026
College Tours available to interested applicants on Friday 27th March 9:15am – 10:15am. Please contact the HR department to book an appointment
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Frome Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1284 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Frome Community College website
- Email address
- recruitment@fromecollege.mnsp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01373 465353
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Arranging a visit to Frome Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@fromecollege.mnsp.org.uk.
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