Job Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to be our Assistant Principal - Skills.

As Assistant Principal -Skills you will provide effective strategic leadership for the development of Skills across the curriculum and College as a whole, ensuring that we are positioned to meet the needs of the future workforce and employers, via the development of a vibrant forward focused curriculum and programmes. You will ensure positive outcomes and progression opportunities for all learners, developing and expanding our links with employers and other stakeholders and truly embedding their impact. You will work closely with the Assistant Principal -Study Programmes and other members of SLT. You will manage designated curriculum managers across funding streams and in addition you will oversee the work of the Director of Business Development, growing our provision to better meet the needs of employers, diversifying our funding routes through, for example, skills bootcamps, partnership work, full cost provision and apprenticeships. The Assistant Principal - Skills will play a pivotal leadership role in our response to Government developments in the area of skills, the LSIP and the London Growth Plan

As an inspirational leader, you should have a strong track record in the management and development of staff and forging teams with a shared vision. You should have an absolute commitment to student success and all-round excellence along with an ability to build and embed strong links with external stakeholders and develop curriculum.

The salary for this post is 70,000, or more for an outstanding candidate.

Closing date:

6th July 2025 12pm

Interview date:

14th July 2025

Post:

Assistant Principal: Skills (Full Time)

Reporting to:

Deputy Principal, Curriculum, Quality and Innovation

Job Summary

Strategic lead for skills, curriculum and quality matters, ensuring excellent performance in all areas of the College's work. The Assistant Principal Skills will work closely with the Assistant Principal Study Programmes for the College and manage designated Curriculum managers across funding streams. They will provide effective leadership for designated curriculum areas to ensure the effective delivery of all aspects of the programme, ensuring that the entirety of the programme meets the needs of learners and funding requirements. The Assistant Principal Skills will strategically lead on the development and enhancement of skills and provision for the whole College in line with the needs of local, regional and national skills requirements as well as playing a strategic lead role in positioning the College in response to the LSIP and GLA London Growth Plan. The Assistant Principal Skills will take the lead on LSIF bids and projects and work with the Director of Business Development to ensure the input of employers and other stakeholders and enhance our ability to diversify our offer through additional funding routes and partnership work.

Direct Reports:

oDirector of Business Development

oCurriculum Manager Engineering and the Built Environment

oCurriculum Manager Science

oCurriculum Manager Health, Social Care and Early Years

Main Duties and Responsibilities

oProvide Strategic leadership on the development and enhancement of Stanmore's skills provision and curriculum offer to support local, regional and national priorities.

oProvide effective leadership and management across designated curricula and funding routes

oProvide strategic and inspirational leadership to support learners during their education and training with the College

oProvide strategic leadership on teaching, learning and quality ensuring learners receive a quality learning experience.

oWork closely with the Deputy Principal, Assistant Principal Study Programmes, Quality Managers and the Director of Student Support to ensure that every learner has outstanding experience, excels in all aspects of their programmes and progresses to a high-quality destination.

oWork closely with Marketing and Admissions to ensure that the recruitment process is effective.

oEnsure that the information provided to students and prospective students and their parents or carers is accurate, timely and appropriate.

oLead on the embedding of new qualifications and qualification routes for learners ensuring that curriculum teams are abreast of qualification reform and change.

oPlay a key strategic role in developing and growing the College's ability to deliver employer, external stakeholder and skills facing provision, working in partnership where needed and responding to initiatives such as skills bootcamps, free course for jobs, and developing apprenticeship routes in identified areas

oDeputise, if required, for the Deputy Principal in strategic areas of responsibility.

oProvide Governor briefings on key areas of responsibility and attend Governor meetings in an advisory capacity when required

People and Organisational Development

Staff management in accordance with Stanmore College's strategic Development Strategy and underpinning policies and procedure.

Ensuring efficiency (full utilisation) and effectiveness of staff. Plan and negotiate resource allocations in line with strategic priorities. Act as lead recruiter for all staff in the area or responsibility Ensure lead managers work towards ensuring effective cross college team working towards shared strategic objectives Encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, flexibility and responsiveness among college leaders Ensure unacceptable/marginal staff performance is addressed at the earliest opportunity Monitor application of key HR policies and procedures by college leaders and take a lead in implementing more formal processes where necessary To provide a coaching support for reporting managers and take a lead in management development sessions. To ensure with other managers that continuing professional development for teachers and their managers is effective and impactful Responsible for Staff Appraisals within area of responsibility

Finance & Resource Management

Finance and resources direction which optimises the utilisation of all budgets and resources allocated in the pursuit of achieving outstanding provision for learners

Ensure managers operate the resource allocation model to ensure efficient application of resources. Negotiate annual pay and non-pay budgets and monitoring their efficient operation Development of capital or other bids to support growth and development of areas of responsibility. Lead on LSIF bids and oversight of associated projects Responsible for Risk Management and Health, Safety and Welfare Management across all areas of responsibility. Work closely with Head of Estates with regards to student activities, including trips and student induction. Ensure that managers' report accurate and complete data to the MIS Department in accordance with College policy and procedure.

Student Experience

Strategic responsibility for the quality of the learner experience across the whole of their programme.

Ensure support is available for pro-active and consistent marketing, promotion and communication through effective professional liaison with colleagues Promote cross College support and ensure compliance with college policy particularly in respect to the tutoring and pastoral care of students and Equality and Diversity. Support managers in the management of student behaviour and conduct. Promote and enforce the College's Staff Code of Conduct.

Cross-College Responsibilities

To support a co-ordinated and successful operation.

Strategically lead on the development and enhancement of skills and provision for the College in line with the needs of local, regional and national skills requirements and the requirements of local partnerships for example West London Alliance and the LSIP as well as playing a strategic lead role in positioning the College in response to the GLA London Growth Plan. To play a lead role in the development of enhanced employer links, supporting effective curriculum development and enhancing industry knowledge of staff and students. To Lead on the development of College provision in areas such as apprentices, skills bootcamps and other bids as they arise. To lead on the Accountability Agreement Responsible for developing cross-college team working Promote effective communications and development of support systems which promote a cross-college team approach. Lead on curriculum planning, ensuring this meets the needs of students and any other stakeholders/ parameters and is efficient. Act as College representative to external organisations and associations. To take the lead on designated cross college areas.

Senior Leadership

As a member of the College Senior Leadership Team, to participate in the formulation and implementation of College strategy and ensure that senior leaders are aware of, and briefed on, any developments and initiatives affecting Students and the skills agenda in response to local, regional or national developments:

To participate fully as a senior leader in the Senior Leadership Team by supporting the College Leadership ethos at all times. To attend Governor's meetings as appropriate; Identification, development and implementation of strategies, policies and processes to further the College's Mission, Vision, Aims and Objectives. Identification and development of staffing, resource and information management initiatives and projects. Promotion of the corporate values, ethos, systems, and processes of the College. Management and development of management teams dedicated to the continuous improvement of performance.

General

To adhere to Health, Safety and Welfare policies and Equality and Diversity strategies, and to comply with all relevant legislation. To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the level of seniority, as determined by the Principal. The post holder will be expected to participate in staff appraisal activities both as appraise and appraiser, as required by College Policy. Participating in the Duty Manager rota as and when required. Taking personal responsibility for supporting, promoting and following all College policies in relation to health and safety, safeguarding, equality and diversity and data protection within the scope of the post.

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare of Children

All work in the College involves some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children, although the extent of that responsibility will vary according to the nature of the post. Stanmore College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder must be aware of the College's policies, which safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and adhere to their guidelines.

Standard responsibilities for all College positions:

Participate in any staff review/performance management processes involving the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others. Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others. Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all activities. Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the level of this post. Comply with all policies and procedures Stanmore is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Health and Safety

A Stanmore College, a key priority is to maintain the safety and security of our campuses in order to support the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning. To do this, the College operates a Duty management system.

Duty Managers will:

Provide a visible presence and engage with students. Respond to any incidents that may arise Deal with any queries or complaints (where staff require assistance from a manager)
The postholder can be required to carry out any other duties consistent with the grade of post, at any site on which the College may operate.

This job description is current at the date shown below. In consultation with the postholder, it is liable to variation by management within a reasonable timescale to reflect or anticipate changes in or to the job.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

A degree or equivalent professional qualification - Essential - Application form / certification

Relevant post graduate degree/qualification - Desirable - Application form & certificates

Teaching Qualification - Desirable - Application Form & Certificates

General Management Qualification - Desirable - Application Form & Certificates

Appropriate Safeguarding qualifications or the willingness to achieve - Desirable - Application form & certificates

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

:

Proven success of managing successful College Departments over a number of years achieving a high standard of student satisfaction and outcomes - Essential - Application Form & Interview

A track record of effective impactful collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders colleagues, schools, employers and other appropriate external agencies.- Essential - Application Form & Interview

Successful experience of operational planning and monitoring of performance against action plans and targets - Essential - Application Form & Interview

Knowledge of curriculum reform and change in FE and its impact on qualification routes for learners - Essential - Application Form & Interview

An understanding of the Skills agenda and its impact on post 16 education - Essential - Application Form & Interview

Knowledge of the context, structures and requirements of the London LSIP and WLA -Essential - Application Form & Interview

Firm understanding of the College's various funding streams and ability to implement this knowledge in the development of services - Essential - Application Form & Interview

Experience of strategic oversight and developing sub contracts, bids and apprenticeship provision - Essential - Application Form & Interview

A developed understanding and extensive experience of how to use kpis and quality procedures and processes to drive improvement - Essential - Application Form & Interview

An understanding of students' needs and how this influences the service and staff management requirements - Essential - Application Form & Interview

A well-developed understanding of the process of curriculum development, accreditation and working with validation partners to develop ways of meeting the education and training needs of the local community - Essential - Application Form & Interview

An awareness of the financial regulations and parameters affecting College management and how to ensure effective curriculum planning - Essential - Application Form & Interview

well-developed understanding of the funding and audit requirements within which the college operates - Essential - Application Form & Interview

Experience of preparing and contributing to strategic plans and turning these into manageable projects and operational targets that are delivered to quality standards - Essential - Application Form & Interview

Demonstrable commitment to education and training evident in career to date - Essential - Application Form & Interview

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Ability to develop and implement a strong vision to lead the development and further improvement of areas of responsibility - Essential - Application Form & Interview

Proven ability to generate and implement successful, innovative strategies to address stakeholder needs - Essential - Application Form & Interview

The ability to work with and effectively involve external stakeholders, in particular employers for the benefit of learners ensuring impact on learner experience and outcomes - Essential - Application Form & Interview

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others - Essential - Application Form & Interview

The ability to identify and implement strategies/ events to meet the CPD needs of teaching staff and their managers - Essential - Application Form & Interview

Ability to co-ordinate a diverse range of projects simultaneously and achieve deadlines - Essential - Application Form & Interview

Ability to work in an environment calling for strategic and operational actions in equal measure - Essential - Application Form & Interview

Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills for a variety of stakeholders - Essential - Application Form & Interview

Good IT skills and the ability to use data to lead to action - Essential - Application Form & Interview

The ability to ensure improvement or positive impact for diverse groups of learners - Essential - Application Form & Interview

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to and manage a diverse range of people and stakeholders - Essential - Application Form & Interview

The ability to show resilience and a professional manner while dealing with challenges - Essential - Application Form & Interview

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

:

An understanding of sound equal opportunities practice and a commitment to its implementation - Essential - Supporting Statement/Interview

Thank you for your interest!

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/07/2025