Assistant Principal - Student Engagement & Partnerships

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIPS

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April 2026

Are you an ambitious leader with a passion for student engagement and progression? Elliott Hudson College is seeking an exceptional Assistant Principal to lead our strategic initiative for Student Engagement and Partnerships. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of post‑16 education within our trust and ensure Elliott Hudson College becomes the natural and aspirational choice for students across GORSE 11–16 academies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic initiative for Student Engagement and Partnerships.
• Drive student engagement and progression initiatives across the college.
• Foster strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Communicate effectively to inspire confidence and aspiration.
• Collaborate with curriculum leaders to ensure innovative curriculum development.
• Provide team leadership and drive whole‑school impact.

• Demonstrate a proven track‑record of improving student outcomes and leading positive change.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents, inspiring confidence and aspiration.
• Communicate effectively and lead with optimism, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with experience of innovative curriculum development.
• Show evidence of successful team leadership and whole‑school impact.
• An honours graduate (or equivalent) with Qualified Teacher Status.

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
• On‑site Gym.

Elliott Hudson College is an ambitious and high performing 16‑19 sixth form college that is committed to raising standards for young people across the Leeds City region. Graded as Outstanding by Ofsted (March 2018 & May 2024), our mission at Elliott Hudson College is to create a culture of excellence in which all thrive. Within GORSE, we aspire for every young person to acquire the gift of choice and at Elliott Hudson College we are committed to building a community in which all students and staff can thrive.

By adopting an approach where each person in our community pushes themselves in doing a little better each day, we build a culture of excellence in which all can flourish.

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we work hard to ensure that our students receive an exceptional education and that they successfully progress to their chosen destination. If you would like to know more about our college, please visit  You can also find a copy of our staff prospectus here: https://

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