Role – Vice Principal, Inclusion, Behaviour and Safeguarding Expert
Salary – Leadership Scale L20 to L27 Negotiable depending on experience
Required – January 2026 or Easter 2026
Contract / Duration – Permanent, Full-Time
Location – London Borough of Greenwich, Abbey Wood, London
We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Vice Principal to join St Paul’s Academy. You must be passionate about Inclusion and social justice and understand that education is an instrument and tool that facilitates the best futures for young people.
St Paul’s Academy has 1200 students aged 11-16 and is a diverse community which is united in the charism of St Paul as a missionary, seeker of truth and a champion of justice. St Paul’s Academy seeks to serve young people from both the Catholic and the local community, welcoming all those who embrace its values and share its quest for excellence.
In the Catholic School’s Inspection we had in February 2024, St Paul’s achieved an Outstanding grade for
Catholic life and Mission and rated ‘Good’ for all other areas. St Paul’s was praised for the “deep pastoral care” that is provided and for integrating “fully in the wider community through faith in action and service”. OFSTED 2023 also commented on the ambition being put into the curriculum and the strength of the leadership of the school to raise ambitions and expectations at St Paul’s.
We are seeking a Vice Principal who believes in the power of education to transform the lives young people and has the vision to deliver a first-class education where personal development and ‘soul’ drives the motivation for each day.
The successful candidate will a be a highly visible, collaborative and aspirational leader who will model the
highest levels of professionalism and inspire, motivate, and develop staff and students.
The St Benedict Trust Directors are seeking candidates that will:
- Be a practising Catholic, who will strive to uphold and develop strong spiritual and moral values throughout the whole school and wider community.
- Be an inspirational leader with a clear vision for the future of the school, building on its current strong reputation.
- Lead by example, with a ‘can-do’ attitude that inspires commitment from students, staff and the local community.
- Have a proven track record of raising standards in teaching and learning, resulting in measurable whole school improvement, within an aspirational, caring and accountable ethos.
If you would like to arrange an informal, confidential conversation with Jonathan Ronan (SBCAT CEO) please contact Karen Robertson (k.robertson@sbcat.co.uk)
Closing date: Thursday 15th January 2026