Principal, Bottisham Village College

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bottisham Village Collegeis seeking an ambitious, visionary Principal to continue driving excellence and shape the future of secondary education across the Trust.

About the Role

The Principal will

• Lead the strategic direction, standards, and culture of Bottisham Village College.
• Develop leadership capacity at all levels and foster collaborative working across the Trust.
• Work closely with central teams (HR, Finance, Operations, IT, Estates) to ensure high‑quality provision.
• Engage with local governance and contribute to shaping the wider Anglian Learning strategy.
• Uphold the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and equality.

What the school offers its staff

We are seeking a leader who can

• Provide strategic, values‑driven leadership aligned with Anglian Learning’s vision.
• Build strong, positive relationships with staff, students, families, and governors.
• Communicate with clarity, confidence, and integrity.
• Champion inclusive, high‑quality teaching and an ambitious, future‑focused curriculum.
• Demonstrate resilience, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Sustain outstanding performance and strengthen the school’s reputation for excellence.
• Contribute to Trust‑wide leadership, innovation, and system‑wide school improvement.

What We Can Offer You

• Generous Pension Scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
• Professional Development Scheme Policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specsavers VDU Vouchers
• Boots Flu Vouchers

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our Safer Recruitment processes follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) including Children's Barred List Medical Clearance Online checks Prohibition (teaching roles) Right to work Satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.