Assistant Principal (Students)

at  Bradford College

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join Bradford College as an Assistant Principal. The focus of this role will be to enhance the student experience by working closely with Principal/CEO to ensure an exceptional experience for our students.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing the Head of Student Services and the Head of Student Finance and Safeguarding. Additionally, they will be appointed as the College Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This role will form part of the Senior Leadership Team and the successful candidate will be required to attend SLT meetings, Performance Review meetings, and Business Planning meetings.
Please Note - Interviews for this position will take place on Friday 24th May.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Leadership & Management Qualification (Level 5) or willingness to work towards one
• GCSE 4 – 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 4 - 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 in coaching and mentoring middle and first-line managers.
• Experience in leading institutional change
• Experience in creating an outstanding student experience
• Experience in creating outstanding learning environments
• Experience in leading a cross-college project
  For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

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
• 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