The UCL Academy

Salary: Competitive salary for the right candidate (based on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Swiss Cottage, London Borough of Camden

Start date: Autumn Term 2026

The Governing Body of The UCL Academy is actively seeking an exceptional Principal to champion our commitment to providing an outstanding education and realising the full potential of each student.

The UCL Academy is a mixed 11-19 Academy in the London Borough of Camden. We pride ourselves on high academic aspirations and a caring and inclusive environment. We offer iconic state-of-the-art facilities and the opportunity to work with the latest innovations in classroom technology. Our students are able to take advantage of our sponsor University College London’s world class facilities from their very first day at the Academy. Staff from both institutions work collaboratively to ensure that our students are exposed to university life throughout their time at the Academy.

As a Principal, you will play a pivotal role in achieving our strategic objectives, ensuring exceptional academic outcomes for our students, including a vibrant Sixth Form, in our inclusive school that reflects a diverse local community.

If you are a visionary leader passionate about shaping the future of education, we invite you to apply and contribute to the continued success of The UCL Academy.

The Academy is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an inclusive community school and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Key Dates

Closing Date:                                                   Wednesday 28 January 2026

Shortlisting:                                                     w/c 23 February

Assessment & Interview Date(s):               w/c 2 – 16 March

NB: There will also be optional tours of the Academy available prior to the closing date during week beginning Monday 5 January.  Please contact Ms Lisa McManus (HR) at hr@uclacademy.co.uk to arrange an appointment if required.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to The UCL Academy on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference RBXUA. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 28 January 2026.