Join St Brendan’s College at a defining moment in our journey. St Brendan’s College is a high-performing, mission-driven Catholic Sixth Form College in Bristol, recognised for academic excellence, strong outcomes, and a deeply inclusive culture. As we continue to grow and innovate, we are seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Vice Principal for Ethos, Inclusion and Student Experience.
This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy, culture and impact across the entire student journey in a thriving, values-led organisation.
Why this role matters:
- You’ll lead the College-wide strategy for inclusion, safeguarding, wellbeing and student experience;
- Shape systems and culture so that every student feels safe, valued and are able to flourish;
- Play a pivotal role in sustaining and advancing our Catholic ethos and mission
- Operate at a genuinely strategic level, influencing quality standards, assurance and supporting long-term improvement.
Who we are looking for:
We’re seeking a committed practising Catholic with a strong track record of senior leadership in education, deep expertise in inclusion and safeguarding, and the credibility to operate at the highest level of strategic leadership. You will be values-led, data-informed, and relentlessly focused on impact for young people.
What we offer:
- A market-leading senior leadership role within a highly respected and growing Sixth Form College
- A warm, collaborative, principled and ambitious leadership culture, and
- Highly competitive SFCA L10–L18 salary, assessed on a competency basis
- Relocation support package available
If you are an inspirational leader driven by mission and excellence, we would welcome your application.
St Brendan’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This is a reserved post for practising Catholics.
Salary Range: SFCA L10 – L18
Start Date: 1st September 2026
To see all details of the job description and applicant pack please use the link to the college vacancy page.
St Brendan's Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.