Assistant Principal (Culture & Community Engagement)
| Posting date: | 14 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon, EX5 3AJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2cfa57b4-9b02-40c8-a28b-4cc08c0eca25 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.
The Role
As part of our ongoing work to align the College’s leadership structure with current OFSTED priorities and the national expectations set out in the DfE White Paper and wider SEND reforms, an exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint an effective leader to the role of Assistant Principal(Culture & Community).
You will be responsible for and over see our Rights Respecting School programme; theCollege's House System; student enrichment; Year 7transition programme; community engagement and celebration events.
As a member of our senior team, you will play a key role in delivering the highest quality support and leadership in all aspects of college life in order to ensure equitable access for all.
The ideal candidate will be someone with middle leadership experience who is looking to progress to the next stage of their teaching career.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer
- A unique opportunity to work within aGoldRights Respecting School with a strong community ethos
- A supportive CPD programme
- Free on-site parking
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.
Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.
The Role
As part of our ongoing work to align the College’s leadership structure with current OFSTED priorities and the national expectations set out in the DfE White Paper and wider SEND reforms, an exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint an effective leader to the role of Assistant Principal(Culture & Community).
You will be responsible for and over see our Rights Respecting School programme; theCollege's House System; student enrichment; Year 7transition programme; community engagement and celebration events.
As a member of our senior team, you will play a key role in delivering the highest quality support and leadership in all aspects of college life in order to ensure equitable access for all.
The ideal candidate will be someone with middle leadership experience who is looking to progress to the next stage of their teaching career.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer
- A unique opportunity to work within aGoldRights Respecting School with a strong community ethos
- A supportive CPD programme
- Free on-site parking
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.