ABOUT NEWHAM COLLEGE:

Newham College stands as Londons leading and most successful institution for vocational education, consistently recognised for excellence. For five consecutive years, the Department for Education has named Newham College the top-performing large Further Education (FE) college in the area.
We are seeking a passionate and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Vice Principal of Adults & Skills.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re seeking an innovative and collaborative leader who can:

• Develop and deliver a responsive, inclusive adult curriculum
• Drive business development and income generation
• Lead on strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and funding opportunities
• Align college strategy with local economic and employment needs
• Be accountable for quality assurance and compliance, including Ofsted preparedness

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Extensive leadership experience in FE/HE, particularly in adult and employer-led provision
• Strong understanding of adult and apprenticeship funding models
• Demonstrated success in securing and delivering externally funded projects
• A degree and relevant teaching or assessing qualifications
• Strategic vision, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to equality, sustainability, and student success

This is a pivotal leadership role with oversight of a wide-ranging adult and skills curriculum, including:

• Apprenticeships & Adult Learning Programmes
• Higher Education via the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT)
• Construction, Engineering & Green Technologies
• Business Development, Commercial Activity & Employer Engagement
• Strategic Bidding, Project Oversight, and Work Placement Management
• Local Skills Improvement Plan leadership

You will be responsible for ensuring these provisions meet the highest standards, align with local and national priorities, and support our vision of delivering world-class education that empowers our learners and strengthens our communities.