Job Description

Salary:

WA M3 to WA UPS3 | 42,902 to 60,694 + 6,000 Extra Responsibility Allowance

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

18 May 2025

Job overview

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"Education is Success"

An opportunity to work in the only non-private Academy in London that offers both International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes at KS5.

Our school

International Business and Enterprise academy and IB World School serving a multi-ethnic community. Westminster Academy (WA) is an exciting and diverse comprehensive school with a 6th form in central London that offers an innovative IB curriculum. WA is a rare standalone academy in London that has the flexibility to deliver an excellent education that is bespoke to its community and students. The Academy is proud of its work to improve outcomes for students in an inclusive, supportive environment. We provide each student with a Chromebook, allowing staff and students to use technology in every lesson to advance the learning of our students. As a member of the collaborative WA community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an exceptionally talented group of colleagues who are committed to continued professional growth and improvement of the student experience.


The school was mostly recently graded as 'good' in its Nov 2023 Ofsted inspection 'The school's curriculum is ambitious and matches the aims of what is expected nationally' with an 'outstanding' 6th form provision where the IBDP and IBCP is offered. We are inclusive and welcoming, where students of all faiths, backgrounds and abilities are valued and respected.


Due to the growth of our Science Department, we have been able to make some structural changes which has created flexibility with Leadership positions

Top reasons to work at WA

A stand-alone academy that has the autonomy and uniqueness to make its own decisions and deliver the education needed for its students. The only comprehensive secondary London school to offer the innovative IB curriculum - world class learners. Centralised approach to behaviour management enabling our staff to teach. Supportive staff body that works collaboratively. Sensible approach to marking and feedback to take staff workload into account. WA own pay scales that are above 1% national teaching pay. CPD (little and often) a commitment to professional learning. Planning days as part of INSET that are dedicated for staff to use for planning purposes. Active clubs for staff- Harbour club, staff football and staff events and gym membership. Loan for season travel tickets and bicycle scheme. Smaller than average class sizes to allow for personalised learning. Excellent modern building and facilities. Protected curriculum development time. End of year staff incentives linked to attendance. A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team.

The ideal candidate will be:

An excellent experienced classroom teacher who is committed to the success of each individual student. Experienced in teaching relevant subject(s) with a relevant university degree. Able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their own professional growth and development. Passionate about their subject to inspire our students.

We are open to applications from candidates who have experience of all exam boards as we offer highly effective training and CPD. We are open to candidates who may already have experience of delivering IB curriculum but we are also able to consider candidates with no IB experience due to our extensive training programme on offer.

For more information, please visit our website.

To apply, click the Quick Apply button to complete your online application.

We do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 18th May 2025.

Shortlisting: 19th May 2025.

Interview date: w/c 19th May 2025.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such there may be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children. We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at Westminster Academy must disclose all spent and unspent convictions.

Equalities statement:

Westminster Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are inclusive and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

About

Westminster Academy

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Westminster Academy

255 Harrow Road
London
W2 5EZ
United Kingdom

+44 20 7121 0600

Welcome to Westminster Academy.



At Westminster Academy we are committed to providing each student with the best possible academic and extra-curricular opportunities in a supportive, inclusive community. True to our mission, "Education is Success", we strive to give students the tools they will need to fulfil their highest aspirations, to unlock the future pathways of their own choosing, and to value and make a positive impact on the world around them.



At the heart of our approach is the provision of a supportive, safe, kind environment to allow students to develop as confident young adults. Student welfare is the priority of all Westminster Academy staff, with personal tutors and our pastoral team ever present to ensure students are supported emotionally as well as academically. With an ethos grounded in the IB Learner Profile, the Academy aims to develop students who can collaborate and embrace challenges as Inquirers, Thinkers, Communicators and Risk-takers; students with a growth mindset and an international perspective, who are Knowledgeable, Principled, Caring, Open-minded, Balanced, Reflective.



The Academy has a strong record of academic success, with a passionate and highly knowledgeable staff body who devise engaging lessons to inspire a love of learning and prepare students for academic success and the world beyond. Classroom teaching and learning and rigorous assessment is enhanced by access to a wide range of learning platforms which benefit from AI technology to truly personalise independent learning for students. Our teachers have high expectations and provide interventions and extension activities to ensure each student is meeting their potential and challenged in the process. The breadth of our curriculum allows excellence in core subjects to be complemented by opportunities to develop creativity and expression in the arts, entrepreneurship and ICT mastery in Digital Enterprise, and our core PE classes for each year group ensure students are healthy in mind and body.