Vice Principal
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £170.00 to £210.00 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | SW19 3AB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JobsinED Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VICEPRINCIPAL-260211-9481 |
Summary
Vice Principal – Transformational School Leadership, Merton
Are you ready to shape the future of education in one of Merton’s most ambitious and inclusive schools? As Vice Principal, you’ll be an integral force at the heart of a forward-thinking leadership team—driving excellence, inspiring staff, and making a real difference for students every single day. This is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding leader ready to make a significant and lasting impact in a high-achieving environment that values innovation and inclusivity. The school seeks an expert Vice Principal who matches its vision, energy, and high expectations.
As Vice Principal, you will immerse yourself in a vibrant learning community distinguished by its commitment to achievement and student wellbeing. You’ll benefit from unrivalled professional growth, collaborating with senior leaders and passionate teachers in a setting rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Drive school-wide initiatives, gain hands-on, multi-faceted leadership experience, and see the direct results of your work in a well-resourced, supportive setting renowned for developing future headteachers and leaders.
Key Highlights:
• Vice Principal (Leadership, Strategy & Transformation)
• From £170 – £210 Per Day, competitive and reflective of expertise
• Exciting Merton location with thriving school community
• Ofsted graded: Good to Outstanding – continuous pursuit of excellence
• High-level CPD, tailored leadership pathways, coaching and mentoring
• Ideal for inspiring, innovative leaders with a track record of impact
• Dynamic campus with cutting-edge facilities and an energised, collaborative ethos
What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading on curriculum innovation, teaching standards, and student outcomes
• Mentoring and developing teaching staff, fostering a culture of excellence
• Shaping whole-school strategies alongside the Principal and Governors
• Overseeing safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at the highest level
• Driving initiatives to raise attainment and close achievement gaps
Ideal "Vice Principal" for this Merton School:
• Passionate about school improvement and educational impact
• Extensive leadership experience in UK schools (QTS required)
• Inspirational, visible, and able to engage staff, students, and the wider community
• Proven track record of raising standards and delivering results
• Ambitious, values-driven, and ready to grow into future Principalship
Why Join This Merton School?:
• A senior leadership team that champions fresh ideas and professional autonomy
• Culture of high achievement with supportive, positive staff relationships
• Exceptional pathways to headship and sector-wide leadership
• Regular access to pioneering CPD and national conferences
• A community that values wellbeing, inclusion, and celebrating success
Seize this rare Vice Principal opportunity to accelerate your leadership impact in a school where ambition and care go hand-in-hand. If you’re a dynamic, driven leader ready for the next groundbreaking step in your educational career, apply today to join Merton’s most forward-thinking team.
Are you ready to shape the future of education in one of Merton’s most ambitious and inclusive schools? As Vice Principal, you’ll be an integral force at the heart of a forward-thinking leadership team—driving excellence, inspiring staff, and making a real difference for students every single day. This is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding leader ready to make a significant and lasting impact in a high-achieving environment that values innovation and inclusivity. The school seeks an expert Vice Principal who matches its vision, energy, and high expectations.
As Vice Principal, you will immerse yourself in a vibrant learning community distinguished by its commitment to achievement and student wellbeing. You’ll benefit from unrivalled professional growth, collaborating with senior leaders and passionate teachers in a setting rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Drive school-wide initiatives, gain hands-on, multi-faceted leadership experience, and see the direct results of your work in a well-resourced, supportive setting renowned for developing future headteachers and leaders.
Key Highlights:
• Vice Principal (Leadership, Strategy & Transformation)
• From £170 – £210 Per Day, competitive and reflective of expertise
• Exciting Merton location with thriving school community
• Ofsted graded: Good to Outstanding – continuous pursuit of excellence
• High-level CPD, tailored leadership pathways, coaching and mentoring
• Ideal for inspiring, innovative leaders with a track record of impact
• Dynamic campus with cutting-edge facilities and an energised, collaborative ethos
What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading on curriculum innovation, teaching standards, and student outcomes
• Mentoring and developing teaching staff, fostering a culture of excellence
• Shaping whole-school strategies alongside the Principal and Governors
• Overseeing safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at the highest level
• Driving initiatives to raise attainment and close achievement gaps
Ideal "Vice Principal" for this Merton School:
• Passionate about school improvement and educational impact
• Extensive leadership experience in UK schools (QTS required)
• Inspirational, visible, and able to engage staff, students, and the wider community
• Proven track record of raising standards and delivering results
• Ambitious, values-driven, and ready to grow into future Principalship
Why Join This Merton School?:
• A senior leadership team that champions fresh ideas and professional autonomy
• Culture of high achievement with supportive, positive staff relationships
• Exceptional pathways to headship and sector-wide leadership
• Regular access to pioneering CPD and national conferences
• A community that values wellbeing, inclusion, and celebrating success
Seize this rare Vice Principal opportunity to accelerate your leadership impact in a school where ambition and care go hand-in-hand. If you’re a dynamic, driven leader ready for the next groundbreaking step in your educational career, apply today to join Merton’s most forward-thinking team.