Vice Principal – Teaching, Learning & Curriculum
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Ebrill 2026 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Ilford, Essex, IG1 2WS |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | bc1eae3f-b15f-45e8-a7b9-3c7fc896a679 |
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Post: Vice Principal – Teaching, Learning & Curriculum
Winston Way Academy, Ilford
Salary: £78,672 FTE
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Closing date: 15 May 2026
About the role
Winston Way Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional Vice Principal (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum) to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious, values‑driven leader who is passionate about driving excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum design and improving outcomes for all pupils.
Working closely with the Principal and Vice Principal for Inclusion, you will lead the strategic development of high‑quality pedagogy, curriculum coherence, assessment, and professional learning across the academy. You will play a central role in shaping a culture of high expectations, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every child benefits from an ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
Key responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership for Teaching, Learning and Curriculum across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Champion consistently excellent teaching through coaching, professional development and robust quality assurance
• Lead curriculum design, review and assessment to ensure clarity, progression and academic ambition
• Embed oracy, literacy and numeracy across the curriculum
• Drive the effective use of data to secure strong progress and outcomes for all pupils
• Support and develop senior and middle leaders through line management and appraisal
• Promote effective use of educational technology in line with United Learning’s Digital Strategy
• Contribute fully to whole‑school leadership, operational management and safeguarding
• Deputise for the Principal when required
About you
We are looking for a leader who:
• Is an outstanding practitioner with a strong track record of school improvement
• Has significant senior leadership experience linked to teaching, learning and curriculum
• Has clear strategic vision and the ability to inspire others
• Uses data intelligently to drive sustained improvement
• Has strong knowledge of pedagogy, assessment, curriculum design and safeguarding
• Brings energy, creativity, resilience and a strong moral purpose
• Is committed to inclusive education and high achievement for every child
What the school offers its staff
Why join Winston Way Academy?
Winston Way Academy is a vibrant, inclusive school at the heart of the Ilford community. As part of United Learning, we offer our staff more pay, more time, and more support, including:
• Salaries above national scales
• Three additional INSET days for planning
• At least one paid personal day each year
• Excellent professional development and career progression
• High‑quality curriculum resources and subject expertise
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service. The plan gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Employee benefits through Westfield Rewards including money off your weekly shop, savings from big brands like M&S, Sainsbury’s Boots, H&M, Argos and many more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease scheme
• Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccines
• Expert subject advice
Further details about the role
How to apply
To apply, please visit: https://www.winstonwayacademy.org.uk/vacancies
We strongly encourage visits to the school. For further information, please contact: Umbereen Azim, HR Officer HR@winstonwayacademy.org.uk | ☎ 0208 478 5626
Closing date: 15 May 2026
Interviews: 19 or 20 May 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Winston Way Academy and United Learning are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and online due‑diligence checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Post: Vice Principal – Teaching, Learning & Curriculum
Winston Way Academy, Ilford
Salary: £78,672 FTE
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Closing date: 15 May 2026
About the role
Winston Way Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional Vice Principal (Teaching, Learning & Curriculum) to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious, values‑driven leader who is passionate about driving excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum design and improving outcomes for all pupils.
Working closely with the Principal and Vice Principal for Inclusion, you will lead the strategic development of high‑quality pedagogy, curriculum coherence, assessment, and professional learning across the academy. You will play a central role in shaping a culture of high expectations, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every child benefits from an ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
Key responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership for Teaching, Learning and Curriculum across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Champion consistently excellent teaching through coaching, professional development and robust quality assurance
• Lead curriculum design, review and assessment to ensure clarity, progression and academic ambition
• Embed oracy, literacy and numeracy across the curriculum
• Drive the effective use of data to secure strong progress and outcomes for all pupils
• Support and develop senior and middle leaders through line management and appraisal
• Promote effective use of educational technology in line with United Learning’s Digital Strategy
• Contribute fully to whole‑school leadership, operational management and safeguarding
• Deputise for the Principal when required
About you
We are looking for a leader who:
• Is an outstanding practitioner with a strong track record of school improvement
• Has significant senior leadership experience linked to teaching, learning and curriculum
• Has clear strategic vision and the ability to inspire others
• Uses data intelligently to drive sustained improvement
• Has strong knowledge of pedagogy, assessment, curriculum design and safeguarding
• Brings energy, creativity, resilience and a strong moral purpose
• Is committed to inclusive education and high achievement for every child
What the school offers its staff
Why join Winston Way Academy?
Winston Way Academy is a vibrant, inclusive school at the heart of the Ilford community. As part of United Learning, we offer our staff more pay, more time, and more support, including:
• Salaries above national scales
• Three additional INSET days for planning
• At least one paid personal day each year
• Excellent professional development and career progression
• High‑quality curriculum resources and subject expertise
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service. The plan gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Employee benefits through Westfield Rewards including money off your weekly shop, savings from big brands like M&S, Sainsbury’s Boots, H&M, Argos and many more
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease scheme
• Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccines
• Expert subject advice
Further details about the role
How to apply
To apply, please visit: https://www.winstonwayacademy.org.uk/vacancies
We strongly encourage visits to the school. For further information, please contact: Umbereen Azim, HR Officer HR@winstonwayacademy.org.uk | ☎ 0208 478 5626
Closing date: 15 May 2026
Interviews: 19 or 20 May 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Winston Way Academy and United Learning are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and online due‑diligence checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.