Vice Principal

Summary:

Vice Principal opportunity in London with a focus on academic excellence and leadership.

About the School:

A school committed to academic excellence, personal development, and high expectations for all students. It is part of United Learning Trust and serves a diverse community with a strong emphasis on character education and support for all learners.

The Opportunity:

As a Vice Principal, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the school and supporting the Principal in delivering a vision of academic excellence and high standards of behaviour. This is a leadership role with the potential to make a significant impact on student outcomes and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the implementation of the school’s vision and policy.
• Deputise for the Principal in their absence and take on delegated responsibilities.
• Oversee curriculum planning, staffing, timetabling, and cross-curricular initiatives.
• Monitor and support pupil progress through assessments, interventions, and reporting systems.
• Contribute to school self-evaluation and lead on student voice initiatives.
• Work with the Heads of Year to establish effective behaviour for learning and support student welfare.
• Implement and review relevant policies with the support of the Principal and Governing Board.
• Manage faculty or subject areas and support Assistant Principals as required.
• Ensure the smooth functioning of school operations and lead parent meetings.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience as a Vice Principal or Assistant Principal with a track record of driving improvement and delivering measurable impact.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff.
• Experience in curriculum development and strategic planning.
• Ability to manage and lead teams effectively.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning, and a focus on student outcomes.

Preferred

• Experience in school self-evaluation and data-driven decision making.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience in working with diverse communities and supporting student welfare.
• Familiarity with United Learning Trust and its ethos of 'the best in everyone'.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Inner London salary.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.