Vice Principal (VP) - Pastoral Care

“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

Westminster Academy is an Outstanding International Business and Enterprise academy and IB World School serving a multi-ethnic community of 11-18 year olds in Central London. The Academy is proud of its work to improve outcomes for students in an inclusive, supportive environment. Our longstanding 1:1 device programme allows WA to thrive as both an onsite and remote learning environment. 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 Role

Reporting to the Principal, the Vice Principal (Pastoral Care) has overall responsibility for:

• ensuring that the ethos is reflected in all aspects of pastoral care, student wellbeing, safeguarding and behaviour management.
• establishing a safe environment; leading and developing caring, proactive pastoral systems that create a community in which all learners, including the most disengaged and vulnerable, feel valued and are safe.
• leading on the Academy’s behaviour strategy with a view to promoting, among all WA students, the highest standards of behaviour to ensure “a respectful environment so that all of our students are safe, secure and successful”, in accordance with the WA ethos and its commitment to Trauma-Informed Practice.

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 and benefits package.
• Additional responsibilities remunerated via an Extra Responsibilities Allowance (ERA) 
• Sign up incentives available for experienced IB educators.
• An excellent programme of continuing professional development.
• Relevant training with the International Baccalaureate for teachers of Key Stage 5.
• A commitment to staff well being, including access to the local gym, staff social events, Perkbox membership with associated benefits.
• Free parking.
• Excellent transport links and close to central London for the social life and sights of London.

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: Sunday 18th June 2023 at Midday

Shortlisting date: w/c 19th June 2023

Interview dates: w/c 26th June 2023

We will be reviewing applications for this position as they are received so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint 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.