Assistant Vice Principal (AVP) - Teaching and Learning

“Education is Success”

An opportunity to work in the only non-private Academy in London that offers both International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes at KS5.

Our school

At Westminster Academy we achieve our Mission - “Education is Success” - in many different ways. Positive relationships between teachers, support staff members, school leaders, parents and carers are vital for student success, and allows us to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which students develop as confident young adults. We provide a wide range of academic opportunities for our students, along with guidance and support to help them be successful. The AVP for Teaching and Learning plays a vital role in developing those opportunities, calling on the widest possible range of pedagogical approaches to inform that development.  

Our WA ethos is underpinned by the IB Learner Profile. We are the only non fee-paying school in London to offer the International Baccalaureate’s (IB) Diploma and Career-related Programmes. The internationally recognised IB qualifications reflect the IB's own Mission to develop ‘caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding’. The Assistant Vice Principal for Teaching and Learning is one of the key leaders of the ongoing development of a distinctive, IB-informed “WA way” of teaching, learning and curriculum design.

Ultimately, our success is reflected in what our students take with them when they leave WA, not only in terms of academic outcomes and post-18 choices, but also the impact Westminster Academy students can make on the world by personifying our WA values and ethos. You can see more of our school in this video.

The Senior Leadership Team 

The Senior Leadership Team at Westminster Academy have agreed on a way of working that is conducive to team growth and development. We aspire to:

• Working collaboratively to find solutions
• Respecting and reflecting on different perspectives and areas of strengths from the team members
• Holding each other accountable when required - considering how this can be done in a way which helps everyone to grow
• Role modelling collegiality 
• Clear, consistent, timely communication in an organised way
• Being on the same page and this being apparent and consistent for all staff
• A real sense of everyone in the team ‘mucking in’ and helping out/being flexible when required

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• A commitment to staff well-being, including access to the local gym, weekly fitness sessions, staff social events, Perkbox membership with associated benefits
• A supportive and engaged Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to develop personally and professionally with structured performance management.
• A generous pension 

For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button to send us your completed application form. We do not accept CVs.

Closing date: Friday 21st April 2023 at Midday

Shortlisting: Monday 24th April 2023

Interviews: Thursday 27th April and Friday 28th April 2023

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time. 

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such there may 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

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service 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 Westminster Academy must disclose all spent and unspent convictions.