Our client is seeking an ambitious and inspirational Assistant Principal to lead their Business, Creative & Skills for Life. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to shape a diverse and high-impact curriculum offer, driving quality, innovation and growth across provision that changes lives and supports learners into positive futures.
Reporting to the Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad faculty portfolio including Creative, Business, Hair & Beauty, Travel & Tourism, Foundation Learning, ESOL and Community Learning. You will lead curriculum development, performance improvement and inclusive practice, while managing Heads of School and the NEET Manager to ensure excellent outcomes for learners, employers and the wider community.
A senior leadership opportunity with real strategic influence
* The chance to lead a varied and inclusive faculty with strong community impact
* A role focused on quality, growth, innovation and learner success
* A competitive salary and the opportunity to join a values-led college.
If you are a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with a strong track record of delivering high-quality curriculum provision and improving outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list check.
Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange a conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Jo.Johnston@fea.co.uk, to discuss this opportunity before the closing date.
Closes: 9am on Wednesday 1 July 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 6 July 2026