Vice Principal in United Kingdom

Job description

Vice Principal – Minerva’s Virtual Academy

Location: Remote (with monthly meetings in London)

Start date: By negotiation

Minerva’s Virtual Academy is a fast-growing, 100% online independent school, delivering a personalised, high-quality education for pupils across the UK and internationally. Every student at Minerva is supported by their own dedicated tutor and a bespoke programme of study, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally.

We are now seeking to appoint a Vice Principal to join the Senior Leadership Team at an exciting stage of the school’s growth. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and visionary school leader to shape the future of online education.

The Role

As Vice Principal, you will:

• Play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational leadership of the school.
• Support and inspire staff to deliver outstanding online teaching and pastoral care.
• Help shape curriculum innovation and the use of digital learning tools.
• Drive high standards in safeguarding, compliance, and academic outcomes.
• Partner with the Principal and leadership team to build on Minerva’s reputation as a world-class online school.
  

About You

We are looking for an educational leader who:

• Has proven senior leadership experience (Deputy Head, Vice Principal, Headteacher, or equivalent).
• Is passionate about personalised education and understands that children thrive in different ways.
• Has the vision to embrace innovation in digital learning and online schooling.
• Is highly collaborative, with excellent communication and people leadership skills.
• Brings the energy and ambition to help shape a pioneering school at a key stage in its growth.
  

Why Join Minerva?

• Be part of an innovative, fast-growing online school making a real difference to children’s lives.
• Lead within a supportive, forward-thinking team.
• Work flexibly and remotely, with regular in-person meetings with the SLT in London.
• Help redefine what education can look like in the 21st century.

How to Apply

• For a confidential discussion or to request further details, please contact Rebecca at Academea Recruitment Partners on 01480 860120 / 07775 912874 or via LinkedIn.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English