Assistant Principal – Health, Childcare and Business

Job Title:Assistant Principal – Health, Childcare and Business

Contract:MC Management, Full time, Permanent

Responsible to:Vice Principal Curriculum

Salary:Management Salary Scale, up to £83,000 per annum (spot salary)

Annual Leave: 36 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays

Contractual

Hours:

37 hours per week

Pension: Teachers’ Pension or Teesside Pension Scheme

Location:Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

We are seeking an ambitious and values‑driven leader to provide strategic and academic leadership within the Faculty. This role will lead the department to support and develop new curricula and employment related opportunities which meet the needs of students and employers. Working as part of the College Management Team, you will drive high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment, deliver excellent student outcomes, and contribute directly to the College’s ambition to become an outstanding provider of education and training.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 9th of November 2026.

• To provide strategic academic leadership and management for all staff in the Faculty.
• To develop new curricula and employment related opportunities which meet the needs of students and employers.
• To ensure high quality Teaching, Learning & Assessment and robust management of underperformance.
• To ensure the Faculty is focussed on inclusiveness and ensuring students achieve the highest possible grades and outcomes.
• To participate in strategic and operational planning and delivery as a member of the College Management Team.
• To lead and champion Quality Assurance across the Faculty.

• Degree in an appropriate subject or relevant vocational qualification.
• Qualified teacher with substantial and successful teaching experience.
• Grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

• Successful teaching experience.
• Successful experience of leading a curriculum team.
• Experience of leading and motivating staff through periods of change.
• Successful and recent management experience of curriculum planning and delivering financial and quality outcomes linked to the curriculum plan.

• Extensive knowledge of curriculum / FE policy and impact.
• Strong motivational leadership skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a team player able who is able to problem solve effectively.
• An understanding of the key developments in Teaching, Learning & Assessment technologies, and strategies.
• Commitment to prioritising the needs of students

For a full description of the role and person requirements, please view the person specification here
-Assistant Principal – Health, Childcare and Business

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.

• Health &Wellbeing; freegym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family

• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.

• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities

• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days

• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.

• College benefit scheme – College Extras:

• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants

• Discounted gift cards for big brands

• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Uspage.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Jess Barwell, Vice Principal Curriculum on