SENIOR VICE PRINCIPAL

BASED AT:     Castle Newnham

SALARY/GRADE RANGE:   Leadership Pay Scale - ISR L23 - L27 

RESPONSIBLE TO:    Academy Principal

The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a multi-academy trust providing exceptional education across our community of 11 schools and five nurseries. Since forming in 2016, we have grown significantly into one of the largest single employers in Central Bedfordshire. We now educate more than 8,000 children across the area, from nursery age to advanced level study.  It is our aim to grow the BEST in everyone, and everything we do is driven by our values, but our aims can only be achieved if we recruit, retain and develop the highest quality workforce – and we want those we employ to be valued in the workplace. 

Castle Newnham is an all-through school with approximately 1,400 pupils located in the county town of Bedford.  We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is deeply committed to inclusive education, from Reception through to Year 11. We are looking for an experienced leader who embodies 'human leadership' - someone with the ambition to challenge the status quo, develop innovative ideas, and inspire staff and students at all levels. You will be an innovative professional, fully aligned with the school’s ethos and strategic vision.

As Senior Vice Principal, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and management of the school. Working closely with the Principal, you will help drive our mission to provide outstanding education and foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement. 

Closing date:        9am, Wednesday 28th January 2026

Interview date:   Wednesday 4th February 2026

Information about Castle Newnham can be found on the school website - https://www.castlenewnham.school/

All applications should be made online via MyNewTerm.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare and offers of employment are subject to DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

 Strictly no agencies.