Secondary School Vice Principal - Bristol
Gloucestershire
Vice Principal - Bristol
Immediate Start Secondary School
Are you an experienced and inspirational school leader ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? This exciting opportunity for a Vice Principal in Bristol offers the chance to make a lasting impact within a forward-thinking Secondary School.
Academics Ltd is working in partnership with high-performing Secondary schools across the Bristol area to appoint an ambitious, strategic, and committed Vice Principal. This role is ideal for a senior leader with a passion for raising standards, supporting staff development, and driving whole-school improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Principal in providing strategic leadership and direction for the school.
- Lead on key areas of school improvement, including teaching and learning, behaviour, attendance, or curriculum development.
- Promote and maintain high standards of behaviour, achievement, and safeguarding.
- Line-manage middle and senior leaders, supporting professional development and performance.
- Act as a visible and positive role model for staff and students.
- Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and improvement planning.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health, and safety policies.
Ideal Vice Principal Candidate:
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a Secondary School.
- Strong track record of raising standards and improving outcomes for students.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to inspire, challenge, and support staff at all levels.
- In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, curriculum, and school accountability.
- Passion for education and a commitment to inclusive, student-centred leadership.
Benefits:
- Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience.
- Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a successful school.
- Supportive leadership team and strong professional development opportunities.
- Long-term career progression within school leadership.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity as a Vice Principal in Bristol, please apply by submitting your updated CV to this advert. Join a school where leadership, ambition, and student success are at the heart of everything they do.
Vice Principal - Bristol
Vice Principal - Bristol
Salary: £54,394 to £60,145 Annual +
Hours Per Week: Full Time

