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

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £78702 to £86803 per year

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

Location

Frome College
Bath road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2HQ

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.