Assistant Vice Principal (Teaching & Learning)

Required: September 2026

Salary: WA Leadership Scale, Spine Point Range 12 - 16, £78,847 - £86,107

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

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.

Why Join Westminster Academy?

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.

How to Apply:

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Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 2nd March 2026.

Interviews will take place w/c 9th March 2026.

To discuss the role or arrange a visit, please feel free to email or call .

Safeguarding & Equality:

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. There may also be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.

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 Westminster Academy must disclose all spent and unspent convictions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are inclusive and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.