Vice Principal

ASTON EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in South London is looking for a Vice Principal to lead the strategic development of the school. The role involves ensuring high standards of education, overseeing safeguarding, and improving student outcomes. Candidates must have senior leadership experience in a secondary school and commit to creating an inclusive environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits provide an opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Teachers' pension

Excellent facilities

Professional development programme

Funding for Master’s qualifications

Confidential coaching sessions

Confidential counselling sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Annual travel season ticket loan

Additional PPA time

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a mainstream secondary school.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience deputising for a Headteacher/Principal.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of Ethos and Culture, Quality of Education, and Inclusion.
• Oversight of safeguarding and DSL responsibilities.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve academic performance.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Effective time management

IT competence (Google Education Suite)

Education

Degree and teaching qualification with QTS/QTLS

NPQ or equivalent

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 of5 hours ofnon-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.

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