We are seeking a Vice Principal to execute the vision and values and continue to drive with us towards establishing the school as a centre of excellence. The successful candidate will be dynamic and responsive; an effective collaborator and communicator, somebody who upholds high expectations of others and even higher standards of personal responsibility. That person will join a school looking to the future, continuing to strive to provide an even better school experience for our community. They will be part of a strong leadership team, and even stronger staff body, who work collegiately to ensure every student is able to succeed. The successful candidate will benefit from the support of a highly engaged trust, working closely with experienced Headteachers and former Headteachers to ensure the school continues to improve. At The Billericay School we take pride in embedding high expectations across all standards within a broad academic curriculum and robust pastoral programme, complimented by an extensive provision of enrichment.

Main areas of Responsibility (this will be negotiated with the individual candidate but could involve):

• To oversee the strategic management of data, assessment and target setting (including reporting achievement data to governors and external bodies as required), working with the Principal to set challenging and aspirational school targets
• To lead of teaching, learning and assessment across the school providing the necessary Professional Learning Opportunities to ensure the highest of standards are maintained in the classrooms and in student outcomes
• To lead on effective behaviour and inclusion, ensuring that the needs of all students are met within and beyond the classroom

Further details are listed on the attached job description.

The Billericay School is a heavily oversubscribed comprehensive in Essex. The school has polite and engaged students who want to learn and benefits from good parental support. 

Our Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced DBS clearance and references. 

Compass Education Trust is currently engaged in discussions which are expected to result in the transfer of all schools to Harris Federation with effect from 1 September 2026 (the "Proposed Transfer"). Any employment commencing from 1 September 2026 will not be directly impacted under TUPE, but if the proposed transfer proceeds, it is anticipated that your employment will commence with Harris Federation rather than Compass Education Trust. Further details will be discussed with you at the interview stage.