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Vice Principal
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 88,496 - 96,594 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Camberwell
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job: Vice Principal
School: Secondary Academy, Lambeth, South London
Start date: January 2026
Salary: L18 - 22 Inner London
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reporting to: Principal
Aston Education is looking for a Vice Principal for an Ofsted Good 11-16 secondary school in Lambeth, South London.
The Vice Principal plays a central role in leading the strategic development of the school.
In this role you'll ensure the highest standards of education, ethos, culture, and inclusion across the school. You'll support the Principal in sustaining a safe, inclusive, and values-driven environment where all students can fulfil their potential.
The school offers:
Teachers' pension
Excellent facilities
Excellent professional development programme
Funding for a range of Master's qualifications
Confidential coaching sessions
Confidential counselling sessions
Cycle to work scheme
Annual travel season ticket loan
Additional PPA time for all teachers: The school believes that lessons are better taught when teachers have enough time to plan, prepare and assess. All teachers receive a minimum of 5 hours of non-contact time each week during the school day.
Key Responsibilities include:
Strategic Oversight of three Directors: Ethos and Culture, Quality of Education and Inclusion
Oversight of safeguarding (DSL responsibilities)
Develop and implement strategies to improve academic performance and student outcomes
Ensure high-quality teaching standards are maintained across the school
Develop and deploy strategies to improve behaviour and measure progress
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
Degree and teaching qualification with QTS/QTLS
Senior leadership experience in a mainstream secondary school with demonstrable impact
NPQ or equivalent
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experienced deputising for a Headteacher/Principal
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of safeguarding and education systems
Effective time management and IT competence (Google Education Suite)
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and student success
Ofsted says: This is a caring school with an inclusive ethos. Leaders have created a strong community feel. Pupils spoken to said, 'this school is very welcoming and open' and 'it feels like family'. They behave well during lessons and around the school site.
Closing date: As soon as possible
Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat and to apply for this permanent Vice Principal job.
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