Assistant Vice Principal (Attendance, Safeguarding & Pastoral Support)

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 play a key strategic and operational role in ensuring that safeguarding and the highest standards of student attendance and behaviour are embedded in all aspects of school life.

The post holder will create a safe, aspirational, and inclusive culture in which every student can thrive, and provide visible leadership, significantly student and staff-facing, with a strong presence across the school for all stakeholders. The post holder will also ensure that the Academy meets and exceeds statutory safeguarding 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 of expertise 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 beyond the 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. 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. Staff Rewards & Benefits include: 24/7 Virtual GP Service.

Annual Season Ticket Loan. Cyclescheme. Home & Tech Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Free David LLoyd Access. How to Apply: Please download the information pack and complete an application form by visiting the Vacancies page on our website. Please note that we do not accept CVs. The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 28th September 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 5th October 2026.

To discuss the role or arrange a visit, please feel free to email [email protected] or call 020 7121 0693. 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. Thi