We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join Bradford College as an Assistant Principal. Working closely with the Vice Principal of Quality, Teaching & Learning a key focus of this role will be to enhance the student experience by providing guidance and direction to Heads of Department and supporting the delivery of cross college projects to ensure an exceptional student offering.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Head of Student Services, Head of Student Support and the Head of Disability Services. Additionally, they will be appointed as Designated Safeguarding Lead for the college.
Please note that interviews for this position will take place on Tuesday 6th May.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing guidance and direction to the Heads of Department with the building, content and presentation of a Departments Business Plan as appropriate
- Providing guidance and direction to the Heads of Department around departmental delivery of agreed KPIs.
- Supporting the delivery of key cross-college projects that will enhance and lead to an outstanding student experience.
- Advising on key data sets that will support and inform both Executive and Heads of Department of progress toward outstanding
- Advising on how best capital and revenue is spent to ensure we maximise the student experience and student outcomes
- Leading on special projects as required and agreed by the Senior Leadership Team
- Coaching and mentoring Heads of Department as required and agreed by the Senior Leadership Team
- Support the Head of Student Services with the development of the College’s enrichment and enhancement plans.
- Lead on the design and implementation of the College’s Student Voice plan.
- Providing cover and capacity for the Executive as and when appropriate
- Promoting greater collaboration and ‘working together’ across the SLT, CMT and wider within the College.
- Defining and role modelling expected behaviours for staff
- Promoting high standards of student behaviour across college
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Hybrid working is negotiable for this role. This means you may be able to work a proportion of your time on campus and some remotely. We are open to discussing this with you during the application process as we recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Black, Asian or from an ethnic minority background, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our management roles.
Education & Training
- Leadership & Management Qualification (Level 5) or willingness to work towards one
- GCSE 5 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- GCSE 5 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
Experience
- Experience of working at a Head of Department level in an FE educational setting.
- Experience of coaching and mentoring middle and first line managers.
- Experience of leading institution change
- Experience of creating an outstanding student experience
- Experience of creating outstanding learning environments
- Experience of leading a cross college project
- Experience of working as DSL or DDSL
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
- Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 35 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
- Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
- On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
- A host of training development opportunities
- Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.
