Vice Principal – Transformational Leadership in World-Class London School

Are you a visionary educator ready to shape the future of a leading Kensington and Chelsea school? Step up as Vice Principal and drive innovation, inclusion, and excellence in a setting renowned for its inspirational ethos and outstanding student outcomes. This Vice Principal role offers the ambitious, dynamic education leader the chance to make substantial impact, champion academic rigour, and nurture a vibrant, ambitious community that empowers every learner. If you’re determined to set benchmarks in education and mentor the next generation of top-tier teaching talent, this is your moment.

The successful Vice Principal will join an inspiring team within a state-of-the-art school environment that prizes collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. You’ll gain exposure to world-class CPD and leadership pathways, working closely with an award-winning Principal and committed Governors. Our culture blends high achievement with unrivalled support, offering remarkable professional growth while contributing to the life-changing progress of our diverse student body.

Key Highlights:

• Vice Principal position – pivotal school leadership opportunity
• Inner London MPS1-6 (£40,317 - £52,300) per year – exceptional salary
• Prestigious Kensington and Chelsea location – world-class network
• Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ – consistently top-tier outcomes and progress
• Industry-leading CPD, leadership development, and rapid progression
• Perfect for driven senior leaders with a proven impact record
• Superb facilities: modern classrooms, digital innovation suites, dedicated SEN provision

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Shaping whole-school strategy and delivering ambitious improvement plans
• Leading, coaching, and inspiring teams across key curriculum and pastoral areas
• Driving teaching excellence, innovative pedagogy, and rigorous assessment
• Championing culture, safeguarding, behaviour, and school wellbeing priorities
• Partnering with families, governors, and external agencies to sustain exceptional achievement

Ideal Vice Principal for this Kensington and Chelsea School:

• UK-trained educator with QTS and sustained Outstanding results
• Visionary leader with proven expertise in school improvement
• Strategic thinker, adept at driving inclusive, high-performance culture
• Passionate mentor, coach, and motivator for staff and students alike
• Dynamic communicator with a relentless commitment to raising standards

Why Join This Kensington and Chelsea School?:

• Flourish in a high-achievement, high-support environment
• Access industry-leading CPD, NPQH pathways, and senior leadership mentoring
• Enjoy outstanding facilities blending tradition and modernity
• Be part of a diverse, engaged, and ambitious student community
• Shape the school’s next chapter, working alongside inspirational leaders

Lead where excellence defines every day. This Vice Principal role stands at the heart of one of Kensington and Chelsea’s flagship schools. Apply now to accelerate your leadership journey—and craft an enduring legacy of success.

How to Apply

Ready to take on your next leadership challenge or inspire students across every stage? Kensington and Chelsea schools want talented individuals like you—opportunities are limited and interviews are already underway. If you’re determined to make an immediate impact, submit your application without delay. Secure your place in this dynamic education team before it’s too late.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Central London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!