Assistant Vice Principal (Attendance, Safeguarding & Pastoral Support)

About this role

Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Assistant Vice Principal to work with the Principaland Vice Principals supporting the strategic leadership of the Academy by providing effective leadership andmanagement for a designated area of the Academy’s work. Your primary mission is to play a key strategic andoperational role in ensuring that safeguarding and the highest standards of student attendance and behaviour areembedded in all aspects of school life. The post holder will create a safe, aspirational, and inclusive culture in whichevery student can thrive, and provide visible leadership, significantly student and staff-facing, with a strong presenceacross the school for all stakeholders. The post holder will also ensure that the Academy meets and exceeds statutorysafeguarding requirements, while maintaining robust systems for behaviour, attendance, and student welfare.

If you are passionate about the leadership of attendance, safeguarding and pastoral support, with a specific blend ofexpertise and character, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for an individual with:

– A compassionate and proactive professional with a passion for supporting young people to thrive both in and beyondthe classroom.

– A proven track record of improving outcomes.

– A “cool head, warm heart” approach to the daily challenges of school leadership.

– The ability to hold difficult conversations with kindness and clarity.