Assistant Vice Principal (Attendance, Safeguarding & Pastoral Support)

Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: WA Leadership Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Assistant Vice Principal to work with the Principaland Vice Principals supporting the strategic leadership of the Academy by providing effective leadership andmanagement for a designated area of the Academy’s work. Your primary mission is to play a key strategic andoperational role in ensuring that safeguarding and the highest standards of student attendance and behaviour areembedded in all aspects of school life. The post holder will create a safe, aspirational, and inclusive culture in whichevery student can thrive, and provide visible leadership, significantly student and staff-facing, with a strong presenceacross the school for all stakeholders. The post holder will also ensure that the Academy meets and exceeds statutorysafeguarding requirements, while maintaining robust systems for behaviour, attendance, and student welfare.

If you are passionate about the leadership of attendance, safeguarding and pastoral support, with a specific blend ofexpertise and character, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for an individual with:

- A compassionate and proactive professional with a passion for supporting young people to thrive both in and beyondthe classroom.

- A proven track record of improving outcomes.

- A "cool head, warm heart" approach to the daily challenges of school leadership.

- The ability to hold difficult conversations with kindness and clarity.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Westminster Academy?

Westminster Academy is home to a diverse, ambitious, and caring student community situated in the vibrant heart ofLondon. Staff benefit from being part of an innovative and supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing, andprofessional growth are prioritised. Guided by our strong, values-driven ethos, we are committed to nurturing bothacademic success and personal development for every young person in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity tomake a genuine, lasting difference in students’ lives, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration. Forfurther details, please visit our website at www.westminsteracademy.org.uk.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

AVP (Attendance, Safeguarding & Pastoral Support) - Information Pack.pdf - 8.69 MB (opens in new tab)

About Westminster Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1003 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Westminster Academy website
• Email address: hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 020 7121 0693
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westminster-academy

At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.

Arranging a visit to Westminster Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrteam@westminsteracademy.org.uk.

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