Job Description

Assistant Principal - Post 16, Compliance & Development

Location: Goole (with potential travel to additional sites)
Full-Time | Permanent | Leadership Pay Scale (Negotiable based on experience)
Start Date: September 2025

About Falcons Learning

At Falcons Learning, we are committed to transforming lives through personalised, high-quality education that empowers young people to reach their full potential. As an inclusive and nurturing Post-16 provision, we place our learners at the heart of everything we do.

We are now seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking

Assistant Principal

to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role focused on

Post 16 leadership, compliance and expansion

, with significant opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership of Post-16 Provision

: Oversee the curriculum design, delivery, and quality assurance of Post 16 education. Ensure all learning pathways are responsive to learner needs and local/national skills priorities.

Growth and Expansion

: Lead the growth and development of Falcons Learning provision at the Goole site and other potential sites. Deliver a successful material change applicationduring the 2025-2026 academic year to increase learner numbers.

Compliance & Regulatory Excellence

: Ensure all activities adhere to legal and regulatory frameworks including Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF), Independent School Standards (ISS), and safeguarding legislation.

Whole-School Improvement

: Work across the school to drive continuous improvement, aiming for 'Outstanding' in all areas of provision.

SLT Contribution

: Contribute to the general management, operational leadership and supervision across the organisation as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Safeguarding Lead Role

: Promote and ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all learners in line with KCSIE and the Children Act 1989 & 2004*.

Person Specification

Essential:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent leadership experience in Post-16 or alternative provision. Proven leadership in curriculum development and quality improvement. Strong knowledge of compliance with DfE, Ofsted, and safeguarding frameworks. Experience in managing successful inspections or regulatory submissions. Clear, strategic thinker with an ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable:

Experience with Post-16 curriculum pathways, including SEND, NEET prevention, and employability routes. Familiarity with the process and delivery of material change applicationswith the Department for Education.

Why Join Falcons Learning?

A growing and ambitious educational organisation committed to innovative approaches. Collaborative, inclusive working environment. Opportunities to shape policy and practice at a systemic level. Professional development and leadership support.

Safeguarding Statement

Falcons Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

How to Apply

Please visit: https://www.falconslearning.com/vacancies

Go to Apply, download an application form using the 'download' button, and send completes .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 38,383.69 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Goole DN14 6TL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025