Job Description

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Kent
65,186 - 77,050 per year

Salary:

Highly competitive plus performance bonus and private health care

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

05 January 2026

Apply by:

15 September 2025

Job overview

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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy has an exceptional opportunity for a committed, enthusiastic and passionate

Head of College (Vice Principal)

to join us from January 2026. Joining us will enable you to work with like-minded colleagues who share your goals and ambitions. You will be part of a team that provides outstanding educational opportunities for all of our pupils through creative, carefully sequenced and highly effective lines of inquiry where all learners are at the very core of driving our curriculum.

This position offers a unique leadership opportunity for those who are inspired to positively impact upon children's life chances and potential. As part of this position there will be the expectation that you will cover classes to provide release time or provide some teaching to a consistent class. You will support the Principal with the strategic direction of the academy and act in a delegated capacity in their absence.

We wish to hear from you if you really want to change our education world and are:

an enthusiastic, energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at secondary level; a motivational and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff; confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school; able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance; approachable and keen to work with staff across the Trust to ensure wide success; able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you'd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don't hesitate to contact

Charlotte Herberts

(Recruitment Advisor):

charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend downloading the Recruitment Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we're looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Closing date:

Monday 15th September, noon

Shortlisting date:

Monday 15th September, 4pm

Interview date:

Friday 19th September

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
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About

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Green Street, Green Road, Dartford
Kent
DA1 1QE
United Kingdom

+44 1322 620 400

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is a vibrant secondary school at the heart of its community, where our small-school model ensures every student receives the personalised support and challenge needed to thrive. As the flagship of Leigh Academies Trust, we boast modern facilities and cutting-edge technology, fostering academic and personal growth through a broad curriculum--including the IB Middle Years Programme in KS3 and the IB Careers Pathway in KS5. We are proud to be the first UK school awarded the Healthy Minds School kite mark, recognising our commitment to wellbeing. With a dynamic leadership team, strong professional development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive environment, we empower students and staff alike to achieve their full potential.



Everyone who visits us is impressed by our students, the working atmosphere, the sheer sense of enjoyment in the learning process and the strong focus on achievement.

Principal

Mrs Julia Collins



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