IT Service Technician

Holland Park School is a vibrant, diverse, and inspiring school boasting spectacular state-of-the-art facilities in a stylish modern building and is situated in the heart of London in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The school has around 1,300 students on-roll including a 6th Form of around 200 and serves the local community in what is a truly comprehensive setting.

Our classrooms are all fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and the school also benefits from its own fitness suite and swimming pool which are accessible to staff out of regular school hours. We are highly aspirational for our students and the school achieves outcomes at GCSE and A Level that are consistently well above national averages. Our strong Learning Support department ensures that students with particular needs are well supported, and our broad timetabled curriculum is enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities which ensure that there will be something for everyone to get involved with. We aim to be truly inclusive in all that we do.

Holland Park is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details:

• Reports to: Executive Principal
• Appointment: Permanent
• Key Responsibility: To be confirmed at interview
• Capacity: Teacher contract – full time
• Teaching Load: Significantly reduced timetable

Holland Park School seeks an exceptional Vice Principal to join its senior leadership team at a pivotal moment in the school’s development. Working closely with the Executive Principal and the Executive Team from United Learning, the Vice Principal will play a central role in both the strategic direction and day-to-day leadership of the school. This is a significant appointment, offering the opportunity to help shape the next phase of Holland Park’s journey as we pursue our ambition to become the best state school in the country by 2030.

Holland Park is an exceptional, inclusive and ambitious school, serving one of the most diverse student communities in the UK. Our motto, Ambition for Everyone, underpins all aspects of our work and reflects our commitment to high aspiration, social mobility and integrity. The Vice Principal will be instrumental in translating this vision into consistently high-quality practice across the school.

While the precise portfolio will be shaped around the strengths of the successful candidate and the needs of the wider leadership team, the core purpose of the role is clear: to provide strong, visible leadership; to ensure the smooth and effective running of the school; and to lead and support senior and middle leaders to deliver exceptional outcomes for pupils. The Vice Principal will deputise for the Executive Principal as required and contribute substantially to whole-school strategy, culture and improvement. This role offers a rare opportunity for an ambitious senior leader to make a profound and lasting difference in a high-profile, values-driven London school, combining moral purpose with professional challenge at the highest level.

Further information about the role, including person specification can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack.