Assistant Principal – Study Programmes & HE

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: Morgan Jones Recruitment

Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-17

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Professional Development
Management
Education Administration, Professional Development

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 87174 - 92479 GBP Yearly GBP 87174.00 92479.00 YEAR

Location: Greater London

Assistant Principal – Study Programmes & HE

Shape the future of Further Education across one of London’s largest college groups.

Location: Bromley, Orpington and wider College Group sites
Salary: £87,174 to £92,479
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits

Competitive salary
Generous annual leave entitlement
Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual Season Ticket Loan
Discounts for Teachers portal access
Eduroam Wi‑Fi access worldwide
On‑site gym access and local gym discounts
Discounts in college restaurants and hair & beauty facilities
Ongoing professional development and leadership training

Our client, a leading Further Education provider in South East London, is seeking an experienced and inspiring Assistant Principal to provide strategic leadership across its 16–19 curriculum provision. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive leadership team during a period of growth and sector transformation.

Key responsibilities

Leading the strategic development of Study Programmes across multiple campuses
Driving outstanding teaching, learning and assessment outcomes
Supporting curriculum innovation aligned to local and regional skills needs
Leading quality improvement, performance management and inspection readiness
Overseeing English, maths and tutorial provision
Managing staffing, budgets and resources effectively
Developing employer engagement and commercially focused provision
Championing safeguarding, inclusion and student voice
Using performance data to drive continuous improvement and learner success

Required qualifications

Significant leadership experience within Further Education or a comparable educational environment
Proven curriculum planning and quality improvement expertise
Strong understanding of FE funding, qualifications and compliance frameworks
A recognised teaching qualification
Degree-level education
Evidence of continued professional development
Excellent communication, leadership and analytical skills
Experience managing and developing high‑performing teams

Desirable experience

Multi‑site leadership
Employer engagement and partnership development
Digital curriculum innovation
English and maths improvement strategies

A current and valid ENHANCED DBS will be required for this position.

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