Job Description

Deputy Principal: Curriculum & Quality

Ref: 2506145

Salary: Competitive

Help shape the future of post-16 education at one of the UK's leading colleges!

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader to join our senior team as

Deputy Principal: Curriculum & Quality

. Working closely with the Principal, the existing Deputy Principal and the Board, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of curriculum and quality, ensuring that every learner receives an exceptional experience and achieves their full potential.


This is a senior post-holder role with a broad and influential remit. You will lead the design and delivery of high-quality, future-focused provision across a range of provision such as A Levels, vocational programmes, T Levels, apprenticeships and adult learning. You will play a pivotal role in delivering the College's strategic aims, leading teams to continually improve teaching, learning and outcomes, while contributing to wider sector developments through our strong local and national partnerships.

Runshaw College

has long been recognised as one of the most successful colleges in the country, with exceptional results, strong financial health, and a well-earned reputation for innovation, inclusivity and excellence. Our shared vision is to be:

A Great Place to Study A Great Place to Work A Great Place for Partnerships

Please see our Strategic Plan on the College website for further details of our vision and objectives.


Our Leyland campus is home to over 5,000 learners and 600 staff. We are proud of our collaborative, supportive culture, where staff and students are respected, valued and encouraged to thrive. We invest heavily in professional development and wellbeing, and our facilities continue to benefit from significant capital investment. Conveniently located near the M6, M61 and M65, the College is within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.


We seek to appoint a values-led leader who will inspire confidence, drive continuous improvement, and act with integrity and ambition. You will bring a proven track record of senior leadership in post-16 education and a deep commitment to excellence, equity and learner success.

Our values - Excellence, Dedication, Respect and Fulfilment - underpin all that we do.

If you share these values and are ready to make a significant contribution to an ambitious and high-performing college, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing date

: 12 noon, Friday 15th August 2025

To apply

: Visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies or contact HR at

HR@runshaw.ac.uk

or

01772 642004

, quoting the reference number.


Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.