Job Description
Summary:
Vice Principal (Student Support) role at a Catholic Sixth Form College in Manchester. Lead student wellbeing and support.
About the School:
A thriving and highly achieving Roman Catholic Sixth Form College with a strong reputation for academic success and student development. Committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven learning environment.
The Opportunity:
As Vice Principal (Student Support), you will be a key leader in a Catholic institution, responsible for shaping and delivering student care, wellbeing, and inclusion. This is a pivotal role that supports the College’s mission and ensures every student is known, valued, and empowered to flourish academically, spiritually, and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to deliver the College’s vision, values, and strategic priorities through high-quality student support.
- Provide strategic oversight of pastoral care, ensuring an inclusive and compassionate student welfare system.
- Champion equity and access in Additional Learning Support, offering personalised support for all learners.
- Oversee staff welfare and wellbeing, fostering a culture of care, trust, and professional respect.
- Ensure high-quality Religious Education that aligns with the College’s Catholic mission and identity.
- Contribute to whole-college strategy, improvement, and operational effectiveness as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Support the development of people policies, staff development processes, and professional standards.
- Promote the College’s Catholic ethos through visible leadership and active engagement with students and staff.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Experience in senior leadership within a school or college setting.
- Strong understanding of Catholic education and values.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage student support services.
- Experience in pastoral care, student welfare, and inclusion.
- Commitment to the Catholic faith, with the ability to contribute to the spiritual and moral development of students.
Preferred
- Experience in human resources or staff development.
- Background in Religious Education or curriculum leadership.
- Experience in strategic planning and whole-college improvement.
- Leadership in a high-achieving educational institution.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary scale of £85,000 to £95,000.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment aligned with Catholic values.