Vice Principal – Quality of Education

The Ravensbourne School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EH

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 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: L19 - 23
• Additional allowances:

  L19 - 23

Vice Principal – Quality of Education job summary

Vice Principal - Quality of Education | The Ravensbourne School

Do you have what it takes to raise the bar for every student in your care? Do you have the drive, vision and relentless ambition to shape teaching, transform outcomes and inspire a whole school community? If so, joining Orion Education as a Vice Principal might just be the best career move you ever make.

The Ravensbourne School is a forward-thinking, ambitious and inclusive community where high expectations are non-negotiable and every young person is supported to excel. We are looking for an exceptional leader to take on one of the most influential roles in our school — Vice Principal with responsibility for Quality of Education.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to operate at the very heart of school improvement. You will lead whole-school strategy for curriculum, teaching, assessment and outcomes — working side by side with the Principal and a driven senior leadership team to take the school to its next level. You will set the standard, challenge underperformance, champion great teaching and ensure that every student receives the education they deserve.

You Are Someone Who:

• Has a strong track record of improving outcomes at senior leadership level
• Brings deep expertise in curriculum design, assessment and data-driven decision making
• Leads by example in the classroom and holds others to account with integrity
• Builds trust, develops leaders and takes collective responsibility for results
• Thrives in a high-expectations environment and thinks and acts strategically

We Offer:

• A school with genuine moral purpose, clear values and real ambition
• An experienced, supportive Principal and senior leadership team
• The chance to shape whole-school strategy and lead meaningful, lasting change
• A vibrant community of committed staff, students and families
• Outstanding CPD, leadership development and career progression across Orion Education

If you are a leader who believes every child deserves the very best — and you have the expertise, energy and courage to make it happen — Apply Now!

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
• 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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