Vice Principal - Quality, HIRING WIZARD

Guardian Jobs; Oldham; On-site; GBP 84,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for quality in education? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact as Vice Principal - Quality at a College.

Location: Oldham

Salary: £83,774 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: 37 hours

Closing Date: 31^st March 2025

About Us:

The College is at the forefront of reshaping post-16 education to deliver the future skills needed by learners of all ages. That means we are expanding our workforce to find the very best talents who can really make a difference to people’s lives.

We’re also at the heart of the Oldham community. That means we are committed to working with both young people and adults, and in partnership with employers and other stakeholders, to achieve the best economic and social outcomes that we can.

Vice Principal - Quality - The Role:

As Vice Principal - Quality, you will provide strategic leadership to enhance the quality of teaching, learning, and student outcomes across the college. You will lead quality assurance and compliance functions, ensuring the college meets regulatory and funding requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will manage complex projects, drive cultural change, and inspire colleagues to achieve ambitious goals.

Vice Principal - Quality - Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and drive a culture of continuous quality improvement, ensuring an outstanding learning experience for all students.
2. Develop and implement quality assurance processes, including self-assessment, external quality reviews, and action planning.
3. Use data analytics to inform strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and performance management.
4. Lead, manage, and develop key professional support teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
5. Oversee budget management and resource allocation, ensuring value for money and operational efficiency.
6. Contribute to curriculum development, using data-driven insights to meet learner needs and market demands.

Vice Principal - Quality - You:

1. A degree or equivalent professional qualification.
2. Significant senior management experience in Further Education, with a proven track record of leading quality improvement, quality assurance, and compliance.
3. In-depth knowledge of the FE sector, including funding methodologies, quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
4. Extensive experience in data analysis, performance management, and strategic planning.
5. Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
7. Experience managing large budgets and resources, ensuring effective financial planning.

Joining our Journey:

When you join our college, not only will you benefit from an annual reviewed salary but have access to numerous benefits and facilities:

1. Generous Pension Scheme
2. Fantastic Staff Benefits and Rewards platform
3. Very generous holiday entitlement
4. Employee Assistance Scheme
5. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
6. Staff Development days/week (Jan, July, Aug)
7. Free confidential counselling service
8. Staff recognition awards
9. Car Scheme
10. Subsidised car parking
11. On-site Day Nursery
12. On-site hair and beauty salon

At the College, our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We encourage everyone to join us, as we create a workforce that is as diverse as our wonderful student community.

Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

To submit your application for this exciting Vice Principal - Quality opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.