We’relooking for a dynamic and values-driven leader to join our senior team as Assistant Principal: Curriculum & Skills.
At Gateshead College,we’reknown for deliveringEducation with an Employment Edge-industry-inspired learning that equips our learners with the skills,behavioursand confidence to succeed in work and life. As Assistant Principal,you’llplay a key role in shaping and delivering this ambition.
You’ll lead curriculum teams to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring strong outcomes for learners and apprentices. You’ll work closely with employers and partners to design ambitious, industry-driven curriculum that responds to local and regional skills priorities.
You will also take strategic leadership for adult education across the College—ensuring our offer is aligned with national and regional skills priorities, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes for learners,employersand communities.
In addition, you will have direct responsibility for our Digital, Engineering and Automotive provision, leading the development of high-quality, future-focused curriculum in sectors critical to regional growth.
Salary £66,617 leading to £72,797 per annum.
What you ’lldo
- Provide strategic leadership and management of curriculum teams, driving high performance and continuous improvement
- Develop and implement an employer-informed curriculum aligned to labour market needs and progression opportunities
- Ensure excellent standards of teaching, learning and assessment, leading to strong learner outcomes
- Use data, performance measures and insight to drive improvement, target setting and intervention
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Management Team to deliver the College’s curriculum and quality strategies
- Build and nurture strong external partnerships with employers, stakeholders and sector networks
- Lead on cross-college strategic priorities, including adult education and key growth sectors
- Create an environment where people feel valued, motivated and empowered to succeed
About you
- Has proven leadership experience at a senior level within FE or skills
- Candemonstratea clear visionfor curriculum design and innovation
- Has strong understanding of quality, performance and improvement
- Uses data confidently to drive outcomes and decision-making
- Builds effective relationships with employers and external partners
- Leads with integrity, inclusivity and ambition
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance of 46 days including bank holidays
- Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services.
- Career average pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Travel support including subsidised on site parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Retail and travel discounts.
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