13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    2 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    17 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£82,825.00 - £91,205.00 Annually (FTE) Border Allowance may be available

Vice Principal job summary

Working with the Principal and the senior leadership team to lead Three Rivers Academy into the future will be an exciting career move. We are looking for an inspirational, dynamic Vice Principal who has the ability and expertise to help the school achieve its goal of becoming one of the most successful schools in the country. It is crucial that our new Vice Principal can empower staff to give their absolute best, where all pupils are supported and challenged to thrive and succeed.

The ideal candidate will possess high standards, exceptional strategic vision, work well with their colleagues and bring an innovative and dynamic approach to school development. They will understand the direction the school needs to take and assist the Principal in bringing about swift school improvement.

We are looking for someone who is a motivated, energetic, self-starter; a team player with bundles of enthusiasm, a good sense of humour and a passion for working with young people in a busy and thriving school environment.

Three Rivers Academy is a school that maximises opportunities for young people to develop academically and socially in a stimulating, caring and supportive environment. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, which we expect all staff to embrace. We are fortunate to offer some of the best facilities in Surrey, with a spacious and modern building where every full-time teacher has their own classroom, equipped with a smartboard. 

We are delighted that the school was judged GOOD in every category by Ofsted in October 2024. The recent report commends our approach to staff welfare: The school prioritises professional development opportunities for staff and considers the workload of staff thoughtfully. As a result, staff feel valued highly. 

Please consult the attached application pack for further details and information on how to arrange a tour of the school.

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on Friday 2 May 2025

Day 1 Selection Process: Thursday 8 May 2025

Day 2 Selection Process: Thursday 15 May 2025

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties.

The Howard Partnership Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

We really want you to shine as part of our application and selection process, so that you can truly perform at your best and feel comfortable. Our processes are extremely flexible, so please let us know what we can do so that you can be at your best throughout the application and selection stages.  Please contact Elaine Rogers or Holly Restel by email, so that we can help create the perfect environment for you for the assessment/selection process.

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.

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About Three Rivers Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1457 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School location

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