Job Summary
Assistant Principal – Deeside campus. Permanent full‑time contract. The role involves leading the Foundation Learning curriculum and driving high‑quality learning experiences for diverse learners. Salary range £69,438 – £76,280.
Key Responsibilities
* Curriculum Leadership: Drive curriculum development, delivery and monitoring to meet diverse learner needs.
* Team Management: Inspire and manage staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
* Learner Support: Ensure outstanding support for learners, handling pastoral care and disciplinary matters with empathy and professionalism.
* Quality Assurance: Lead quality initiatives, including internal verification and self‑assessment, to maintain high standards.
Qualifications & Experience
* Educational Background: Degree in a relevant specialist area.
* Leadership Experience: Proven record of successful leadership in an educational environment, especially with learners who are hard to reach.
* Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, capable of engaging a wide range of audiences.
* Strategic Relationships: Confidence and interpersonal skill to build and maintain key strategic relationships.
Knowledge & Expertise
Comprehensive understanding of teaching, learning and assessment processes. Experienced with supporting young people with ALN and extensive barriers to learning.
Welsh Language
Welsh skills are desirable for this post. The college supports development of Welsh language and culture and offers training plans and incentive payments for bilingual delivery.
Legal and Safeguarding
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) applies. The role requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. Disclosure does not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out. Registration with the Education Workforce Council may be required.
Benefits
* Excellent pension scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* On‑site nursery provision at Deeside site
* Discounts on a range of college evening courses
* Access to e‑learning and professional development
* Discounted gym membership
* Excellent sports and fitness facilities
* Free parking on all sites
* Cycle scheme
* Discounted rates for hairdressing and beauty treatments
* Discounted rates for restaurants
* Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Diversity and Equality
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We are committed to safeguarding all learners and expect every member of staff to share this commitment.
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