Vice Principal

The Worthgate School, Canterbury is an independent international boarding school that offers an outstanding pre-university educational experience to students aged 13 and above from around the world. With over 50 nationalities represented, our students live and study on our beautiful Victorian-era campus in Canterbury. They prepare for GCSEs, A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate, and University Foundation Programmes, while aiming for admission to top universities both in the UK and globally.

We are looking for friendly, flexible, inspiring, and hardworking individuals to join us on our journey to sustained excellence. This is a perfect opportunity for those seeking to grow and challenge themselves professionally, while being part of a caring and collaborative academic community in the heart of Canterbury.

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and approachable Vice Principal who is passionate about delivering excellence in education. The Vice Principal will deputise for the Principal and work closely with our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to uphold the school’s vision and ethos: to inspire, empower, and achieve.

As an international boarding school, we go beyond the classroom to inspire and empower our students to contribute positively to our world, to achieve academic success and thrive in life. This role will be both challenging and rewarding. If you are unfamiliar with some aspects of our curriculum or haven’t worked in a boarding environment before, don't let that deter you. As long as you possess the ambition and qualities we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

If this exciting opportunity at The Worthgate School interests you, please review the attached information and start your application.

Benefits

•  Cycle to work Scheme

•  Tech Scheme 

•  Car Scheme

•  Free flu vaccine through Healthshield 

•  Free eye tests 

•  Financial wellbeing support via WageStream

•  Employee Assistance Programme

•  Group income protection 

•  GP24: GP Access for all 

•  Health Cash Plan

•  Death in Service

•  Long service awards

•  Employee referral scheme 

•  Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 

About CATS Global Schools (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China. 

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.  

Safeguarding 

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.