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Vice Principal

Job details
Posting date: 01 April 2026
Salary: £40,317.00 to £62,496.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 May 2026
Location: HA1 1BQ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: VICEPRINCIPAL-260401-0746

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Summary

Vice Principal – Transformational Leadership in a Visionary Harrow School

Step up to a career-defining Vice Principal role at one of Harrow’s most forward-thinking schools. This is your chance to wield significant impact, shaping culture, driving excellence, and accelerating success across a dynamic learning community. We’re seeking an ambitious leader—an educator with vision, integrity, and drive—to champion our values and lead from the front at a critical time of ambitious growth.

As Vice Principal, you’ll immerse yourself in an inspiring environment surrounded by passionate educators and high-achieving students. Enjoy unparalleled exposure to cross-school leadership, innovative pedagogy, and next-level professional development. Our school’s strong ethos centres on inclusion, aspiration, and academic brilliance—giving every leader the tools, voice, and autonomy to influence real change and advance their career at warp speed.

Key Highlights:
• Vice Principal, pivotal senior leadership position
• Salary: Inner London MPS-UPS (£40,317-£62,496) per year
• Location: Harrow – vibrant, diverse, well-connected North West London community
• Ofsted: School graded Good to Outstanding for overall effectiveness
• Accelerated CPD and authentic progression into headship and MAT leadership
• Ideal for outstanding, impact-driven leaders in education with vision and grit
• State-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, inclusive resources, and energetic staff culture

What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading strategic initiatives to promote academic excellence and positive student outcomes
• Collaborating with the Principal to establish and maintain high standards across the school
• Mentoring curriculum leads, supporting classroom innovation and inclusive practise
• Managing staff development and well-being with drive and compassion
• Shaping policy and contributing to whole-school decision making at executive level

Ideal "Vice Principal" for this Harrow School:
• Inspirational teacher or leader with UK state school experience (QTS essential)
• Proven ability to drive progress and foster high expectations
• Track record of supporting colleagues and leading whole-school improvement
• Clear communicator, effective team-builder, and ambitious role model
• Reference-supported evidence of Good or Outstanding impact in prior roles

Why Join This Harrow School?:
• Exceptional leadership mentoring from an established and visionary Head
• Cutting-edge resources, research-driven environment, and cross-school collaboration
• Inclusive, high-performance student body and genuine commitment to diversity
• Unmatched CPD, tailored for future Headteachers and multi-academy trust leaders
• Warm, optimistic staff culture that celebrates innovation and shared achievement

This is a rare occasion to become Vice Principal in a Harrow school renowned for both innovation and compassion. If you’re ready to lead with excellence and ambition—and elevate your career to new heights—apply now. Interviews are being arranged promptly for outstanding applicants dedicated to shaping the future of education.

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