Assistant Vice Principal (Behaviour & Safeguarding)

At Westminster Academy, safeguarding and the highest standards of student behaviour are absolute priorities and are central to everything we stand for. WA is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and aspirational environment where students can thrive.

We are now seeking an exceptional Assistant Vice Principal (Behaviour & Safeguarding) to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a key role with both strategic and operational responsibility, ensuring safeguarding is uncompromising and behaviour standards are deeply embedded in every aspect of academy life. The successful candidate will be highly visible, significantly student- and staff-facing, and will maintain a strong, reassuring presence for all stakeholders across the school.

As Assistant Vice Principal, you will:

• Work closely with the Vice Principal, fellow Assistant Vice Principal and Pastoral Support Team to shape and implement the strategic and operational vision and goals for Behaviour and Safeguarding across the academy. 
• Lead with authority and clarity, setting the tone for a safe and aspirational school culture.
• Be a consistent presence around the Academy, accessible to students, staff, and families alike.
• Be exposed to the full breadth of behaviour and safeguarding challenges faced by an inner London secondary school – and bring passion, resilience, and determination to meeting them head-on.
• Work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure the wellbeing and protection of every student.
• Inspire and support colleagues while contributing to the broader strategic direction of the Senior Leadership Team.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven leader with significant experience and successful outcomes in safeguarding and behaviour leadership.
• Deep knowledge of statutory safeguarding requirements and the expertise to embed them in daily practice.
• A visible, approachable leader with the ability to engage students, staff, and parents with confidence.
• A relentless commitment to the highest standards, ensuring students learn in a safe, supportive, and ambitious environment, challenging the status quo to make improvements. 
• Passion for the challenges and opportunities that come with serving a diverse inner London community.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an IB World School, where safeguarding and behaviour are at the heart of our priorities.
• Shape the future of a diverse, vibrant school community.
• Enjoy professional development and leadership growth within a supportive trust.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package;
• Salary on the Leadership Scale inclusive of Inner London + WA Allowance (see above).
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. 
• Weekly CPD sessions every Wednesday afternoon (14:15 - 16:15), with opportunities both to deliver training and to develop your own practice.  
• Access to a wide range of training resources to support your success in the role. 
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme providing wellbeing and practical support. 
• Travel support: Access to a Cycle to Work scheme, season ticket loan, free on-site staff car park. 

To learn more about Westminster Academy and get a sense of who we are, please visit: www.westminsteracademy.org.uk. You can read additional information in the attached Recruitment Pack.

If you are a passionate leader ready to ensure safeguarding and behaviour excellence underpin everything we do – and are excited by the challenge of leading in an inner London school – we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now and join us in shaping a safe, ambitious future for every student.