Assistant Vice Principal (Teaching & Learning)
Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
2 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £78,847 - £86,107
Pay scale
- WA Leadership Scale, Spine Point Range 12 - 16
What skills and experience we're looking for
Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Assistant Vice Principal to work with the Principal and Vice Principals supporting the strategic leadership of the Academy by providing effective leadership and management for a designated area of the Academy’s work. Your primary mission is to ensure that the quality of education across the school is consistently high. You will lead the development of our teaching staff, oversee the curriculum implementation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The focus for this role will be in supporting teaching and learning. You will also be responsible for the curriculum and student progress in one year group. In addition, to lead a specific strand of the Academy Development Plan.
If you are passionate about the leadership of Teaching and Learning, with a specific blend of expertise and character, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for an individual with:
- A deep understanding of teaching and learning, researched based pedagogical approaches, Cognitive Load Theory, and formative assessment.
- A proven track record of improving outcomes in your own classroom and your current department/team.
- 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
An International Business and Enterprise academy and IB World School serving a multi-ethnic community, WA is an exciting and diverse comprehensive school with a 6th form in central London that offers an innovative IB curriculum. WA is a rare standalone academy in London that has the flexibility to deliver an excellent education that is bespoke to its community and students. The Academy is proud of its work to improve outcomes for students in an inclusive, supportive environment. We provide each student with a Chromebook, allowing staff and students to use technology in every lesson to advance the learning of our students. As a member of the collaborative WA community you will have the opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience.
The school was mostly recently graded as ‘good’ in its Nov 2023 Ofsted inspection ‘The school’s curriculum is ambitious and matches the aims of what is expected nationally’ with an ‘outstanding’ 6th form provision where the IBDP and IBCP is offered. We are inclusive and welcoming, where students of all faiths, backgrounds and abilities are valued and respected.
Staff Rewards & Benefits include:
- 24/7 Virtual GP Service.
- Annual Season Ticket Loan.
- Cyclescheme.
- Home & Tech Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free David LLoyd Access.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westminster Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1073 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westminster Academy website
- Email address
- l.kates@westminsteracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7121 0693
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 l.kates@westminsteracademy.org.uk.
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