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  • Vice Principal - Cornerstone School, Halt Robin Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6DW
  • Closing Date:Closing Date:
    08 January 2027
  • LocationLocation:
    Belvedere
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    Leadership L12 £74,530 - L17 £83,715 + £500 Welcome to Trinitas Bonus per annum
  • GradeGrade:
    Leadership Salary Scales (Outer London)
  • Position Start DatePosition Start Date:
    September 2027
  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
    Full Time, 100% FTE
  • School AddressSchool Address:
    Cornerstone School, Halt Robin Road, Belvedere, Kent, United Kingdom, DA17 6DW
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    1189

  • About The Role

  • Are you a resilient, values-driven leader passionate about unlocking the potential of every young person? At Cornerstone School, we provide a transformative, specialist secondary education for students with with autism and related Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are passionate about ensuring that every student has access to the same broad and balanced curriculum and to the same opportunities and experiences as their peers in mainstream settings.

    The successful candidate will hold QTS will have a proven record of excellent teaching, and behaviour management. You will need to be resilient and passionate about education, and embrace the challenges that working with pupils with this profile of need brings. 

    This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. 

    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 
    For an informal discussion about the role please contact our Admin Services Manager on 020 8713 0002 or at [email protected]

  • Benefits and how to apply

  • At Trinitas Academy Trust, we believe that our staff are our most important asset. We are committed to attracting, retaining, engaging, and developing the very best people to deliver our vision of providing the best education for all children and valuing and developing all staff. As part of our Trinitas family, you will experience a supportive and collaborative environment grounded in Christian faith and family values, where creativity, compassion, and high expectations drive us to ensure that everyone flourishes.

    We offer:

    ● Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
    ● Competitive rates of pay
    ● Welcome to Trinitas £500 Bonus 
    ● Trinitas Time – one day of leave for personal use during term time, per year
    ● Confidential 24/7 Counselling Service
    ● Cycle to Work Scheme
    ● Employee Referral Scheme 
    ● Effective CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships – please refer to our CPD Programme
    ● Collaborative working with other schools
    ● Excellent ICT facilities
    ● A range of family-friendly policies
    ● Opportunities for flexible working To apply for this vacancy please visit:-  https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148582/EDV-2026-CS-22016

    The closing date for applications is 08/01/2027. Interviews are scheduled for w/c 25/01/2027.
    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

    Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.  

    Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
     
     

  • About Us

  • Cornerstone School is a co-educational day special school for pupils aged 11-19 whose primary need is Autism and who have linked presentation of specific social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Our core values of Ambition, Curiosity and Happiness underpin our vision to ensure that every young person we work with is ‘Happy, confident and ready to contribute’. 

    The overall outcome of our most recent Ofsted inspection was rated as Good, with Outstanding qualities including Leadership and Management (June. 2024), reflecting the dedication and hard work of our entire school community. The report highlighted several positive aspects of our school, including:

    ● Pupils feel safe at school and know who to talk to if they have any concerns
    ● Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that is well sequenced and meets the needs of all pupils
    ● Leaders have a clear vision for the school and are committed to providing a high-quality education for all pupils

    This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, ensuring that every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential. 

    Cornerstone School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. 

    Trinitas Academy Trust is a vibrant and inclusive Multi-Academy Trust located in South East London. Established in 2011, the Trust has grown to include a diverse family of schools, comprising five primary schools, one secondary school, and one special school. This mix of faith and non-faith schools enables us to collaborate, share expertise, and work collectively towards providing the highest quality education for all children.

    We believe that all children deserve the best education, and all staff deserve to be valued and developed. Our Trinitas family, Christian faith, and an unrelenting desire to improve society, underpin everything we do. Creativity, compassion and high expectations drive the Trust to ensure that every person within its community flourishes.

    As part of our People Strategy, we are deeply committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of all staff members. This strategy is designed to foster a nurturing environment that promotes wellbeing, training, and career progression, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to develop and thrive. We strive to create a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.

    We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively promote equality of opportunity, challenge discrimination, and cultivate a culture where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness—empowering all individuals to flourish within our community.

    For further information about the school, please visit https://www.cornerstone.bexley.sch.uk 
    Follow us: Instagram @cornerstoneschooltat

    For further information about the Trust, please visit https://www.trinitasacademytrust.org / 
    https://mynewterm.com/trust/Trinitas-Academy-Trust/136538 
    Follow us: LinkedIn @trinitas-academy-trust | Facebook @Trinitasacademytrust

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