Havering Schools Jobs
Vice Principal
- Employer: Drapers’ Pyrgo Priory School
- Reference: DPPS/26/346100
We have an exciting opportunity for a Vice Principal at Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School.
We are keen to attract strong candidates who are passionate about primary education and are ready to take the next step in their leadership career.
The Vice Principal plays a major role in supporting the Executive Principal with the day-to-day management of the school as well as taking a lead role in the strategic direction of the school.
The Vice Principal will be required to deputise and assume full responsibility for the school in the absence of the Executive Principal.
As a member of the leadership team, the Vice Principal will play a major role in formulating the culture, vision, aims and objectives of the school, establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to achieve the aims and objectives and monitor and evaluate progress towards their achievement.
The Vice Principal will take responsibility for Pupil Premium and Inclusion.
Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School has much to offer:
June 2025: Recognised by Ofsted as Good
Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers' Company and Queen Mary University
Situated next to a beautiful country park, our school enjoys an attractive setting, providing a peaceful and welcoming environment in which to work and learn.
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Eye Care Scheme
Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access to London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking.
Short bus journey from Harold Wood station and Elizabeth line train station.
We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. This provides a valuable opportunity to meet the team, see the school in action, and find out more about the role and our school community. To arrange this, please contact office@draperspyrgo.com
Please note, we reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a suitable candidate.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.