Vice jobs in United Kingdom

We are proud to be partnering with an innovative and values-driven virtual school to appoint a Vice Principal of Academics. This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role in a fully online school that is redefining what excellent, inclusive education looks like in a digital age.

The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel to London required for key leadership meetings and team events.

Our client is a pioneering virtual school offering high-quality, flexible education to students across a wide geographical footprint. The school places strong emphasis on student-centred learning, academic rigour, and a supportive pastoral environment that nurtures the whole child. Its core values include: Inclusion, Independence, Respect, Compassion, Collaboration, Courage, and Success. Students are encouraged to believe in themselves, grow with confidence, and achieve their personal best — both academically and personally.

Reporting directly to the Principal, the Vice Principal of Academics will lead the development and delivery of the school\'s academic strategy. This role is ideal for a passionate, future-focused educational leader who thrives in a digital environment and is committed to raising standards through innovation, collaboration, and values-led leadership.

• Lead the academic vision, curriculum planning, and teaching standards across the school
• Drive continuous improvement in academic outcomes through effective use of data and feedback
• Line-manage and support academic staff, fostering professional growth and excellence
• Ensure curriculum delivery is inclusive, innovative, and aligned with regulatory frameworks
• Promote a high-performance culture grounded in respect, compassion, and collaboration
• Lead quality assurance processes and professional development across subject teams

• Proven experience in academic leadership, ideally in an online or flexible learning environment
• Deep understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, and performance monitoring
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, values-led approach
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities
• Tech-savvy and confident navigating digital learning platforms and virtual environments
• Relevant teaching qualification and a degree in education or a related field
• Willingness and ability to travel to London occasionally for key meetings

• A fully remote senior leadership role - with flexibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to join an ambitious, forward-thinking school at an exciting stage of growth
• A values-led culture that genuinely prioritises inclusion, wellbeing, and student success
• Scope to shape the future of online education and make a real impact

Interested? Please apply with your CV now. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process