Job Description
Vice Principal – Learning, Skills & Student Success
£105,812.50
Permanent, full-time
Location: Greenock, Paisley & Clydebank (multi-campus role)
West College Scotland is seeking an exceptional senior leader to join its Executive Team as Vice Principal - Learning, Skills & Student Success, at a pivotal point in the delivery of our Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and transformation programme, Shaping Our Future Together (SOFT).
Reporting to the Principal & Chief Executive, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for learning, skills and the student experience, ensuring provision is high-quality, inclusive, financially sustainable and aligned to regional and national skills priorities. You will shape a future-focused learning portfolio, drive performance and quality, and lead innovation that delivers strong outcomes and progression for learners. You will be a values-led executive with senior leadership experience, ideally in FE, education or a related sector, with a strong track record of leading change, improving performance and managing complex budgets. You will bring credibility at Executive and Board level, a deep understanding of the skills landscape, and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style. Above all, you will share our commitment to unlocking potential and enabling success and be motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners, communities and the regional economy. If this is you, please follow the link below.
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Key Dates:
Below are some of the dates pertinent to the selection process:
• Job Applications close –Monday 4th May 2026
• Stage 1 Interviews – Wednesday 13th May 2026
• Stage 2 Interviews – Tuesday 26th May 2026
The recruitment process will take place at our Paisley Campus.