About the role

The Vice Principal for Behaviour, Culture and Ethos is a key role at any school, but particularly for us at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and sustaining a calm, inclusive, and aspirational school culture where pupils can thrive academically and personally.

We are ambitious beyond measure. Our school is driven by a vision of Striving for excellence and contributing to society - we want all students to leave Stockwood Park with a fantastic set of GCSE and A-Level outcomes, as well as character-defining enrichment experiences. Our vision is underpinned by our shared values of excellence, responsibility, and compassion.

The successful candidate will be systems-focused, understanding that consistency builds trust and culture sustains improvement. Above all, you will see the joy in what we do, recognising that this work matters deeply, and that done well, it changes lives.

The post holder will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, to provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the highest levels of behaviour, attendance, positive relationships with a shared sense of community. At TSPA, part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe in hard work, deep curricular thinking, and high-quality evidence-based professional learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of shaping culture and delivering sustained improvement.
• Be a confident, visible presence, comfortable leading in the public domain.
• Have significant expertise in behaviour leadership.
• Be a strategic thinker able to diagnose challenges and translate vision into action.
• Be inspirational and credible, able to motivate and empower others.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong credibility in teaching and learning.

Job Specifics

• Start Date: 1st September 2026
• Salary: AS Leadership 20-24 £83,429-£92,012
• Job role: Permanent, Full time
• Closing date: 11th May 2026 12:00 PM

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Why work for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

• The opportunity to lead a school to achieve the highest of standards as part of an ambitious trust.
• Be valued as a high-profile leader within the trust.
• Collaborative support from a network of principals and the wider trust education team.
• Unparalleled CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits that make a difference to your work life balance.

School visits and discussions with the Principal are warmly welcomed. View full details on My New Term.