Harris Westminster Sixth Form is recruiting an Assistant Principal who will also serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead, on a fixed-term contract running to August 2027 with a January start. The post centres on safeguarding and pastoral leadership, supporting the Head of School and senior team, and line managing middle leaders, teachers and support staff. Admissions weigh both ability and disadvantage, so the focus is on students' progress over their two years. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Leading safeguarding provision as Designated Safeguarding Lead and managing the safeguarding team
- Supporting the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team in delivering the sixth form vision and strategic priorities
- Line managing middle leaders, teachers and support staff to drive academic and pastoral excellence
- Leading performance management, coaching and professional development for staff
- Driving high standards of teaching, learning and student outcomes across the sixth form
- Coordinating pastoral support and working with external agencies to promote student wellbeing
- Leading initiatives to raise achievement, personal development and progression to higher education
- Supporting the day-to-day leadership and operation of the sixth form
- Promoting the sixth form's ethos, values and high expectations
- Contributing to self-evaluation, quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Contributing to the work of the Senior Leadership Team and supporting implementation of academy policies
- Preparing reports and updates for governors and senior leaders
What’s required
Qualifications
- A levels or equivalent
- Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead training
- Level 3 Prevent Lead training
Experience
- Successful leadership experience in a school or related environment
- Experience as Designated Safeguarding Lead or deputy DSL, with a strong track record of leading safeguarding practice and managing complex cases
- Working effectively with external agencies on safeguarding
- Successful pastoral experience in a school or related environment
- Experience of improvement planning and securing improvement
- Experience of implementing strategies to improve outcomes for young people and a proven track record of managing change in teaching practice and standards
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Harris Allowance, usually £2,000 for Inner London or £1,500 for Outer London
- Annual Loyalty Bonus
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional development through the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
- Career development and progression opportunities
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