Vice Principal

St Mary Magdalene’s secondary phase opened in September 2016 and provides a total of 900 places for students aged 11-16. It also offers a sixth form provision which opened in September 2021, providing 300 places for students in Year 12 and 13.

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and highly effective leader to join the secondary phase senior leadership team as Vice Principal.

You would be joining an energetic team with a strong past performance, and the role would give you the opportunity to have a significant impact on the school and its students.

Your specific areas of responsibility will be determined after appointment; we would expect you to have skills and experiences across all areas of school leadership.

The ideal candidate will be: 

• an outstanding leader, able to coach and manage other teachers so they achieve their best 
• a leader dedicated to working in partnership with others to raise standards 
• an enthusiastic, innovative practitioner, with high expectations, passionate about ensuring all students reach their potential
• committed to the Federation’s vision and values, including promoting equality and celebrating diversity

We can offer: 

• a supportive leadership team and vibrant professional community    
• a positive school culture which believes in collaborative leadership    
• a commitment to continuing professional development    
• an innovative building ready for 21st century teaching 
• a supportive Christian ethos across our school communities    
• a MacBook for use in school and for personal use at home

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend the first selection day on Tuesday 21st February with successful candidates from the first selection day invited for a second day on Wednesday 22nd February.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. 

We encourage prospective applicants to come and visit the school so that they are able to see the high-quality education we provide. To arrange an appointment for a school visit or to schedule a phone conversation with the Principal, please contact, Mrs Ravi Ghag on 0203 873 5555 or email rghag@koinoniafederation.com. 

The Koinonia Federation is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.