Vice Principal – Technical and Vocational Education

Job Overview

Following the external promotion of the existing post-holder we are looking to recruit a new Vice Principal for Technical and Vocational Education. As a member of the senior leadership team the successful candidate will lead on technical and vocational education for 16–18-year-olds and adults, English and maths resits for these students, and the college’s Higher Education provision. The role has responsibility for ensuring the delivery of high quality education and developing the college’s response to the curriculum reforms in vocational and technical education.

• Strategic and operational leadership of the technical and vocational curriculum from Level 1 to Level 7, delivered at London Road campus.
• Ensure all students make outstanding progress and that provision meets the skills needs of the region.
• Drive and support the professional development of the management team of six high performing directors and managers to maximise their potential.
• Act as an outstanding teacher.

This role is the next step for a current Assistant Principal or Director. Candidates must have experience of teaching and management in a further education college or sixth form college with vocational provision. Experience of managing HE provision will be an advantage.