Lead the launch of Telford 6th, the new purpose-built A Level centre of Telford College and drive the development of outstanding academic performance and student experience as our new Vice Principal.

Location: Telford, Shropshire

About Telford College

Telford College is a further education provider within Telford & Wrekin and the surrounding region, serving more than 7,000 learners across an expansive and responsive curriculum. We have been praised for the continuing improvement in the quality of provision and our outstanding financial health.

Telford College plays a central role in supporting the local communities and employers of Telford and Wrekin through a curriculum offer which includes A Levels, technical pathways, apprenticeships and higher education.

The college achieved an overall ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following our last inspection in December 2024. This outcome, coupled with our outstanding financial health has allowed us to position ourselves regionally as a secure, forward looking institution which strives to deliver the best possible outcomes for those we serve.

We launched our current strategic plan last year, establishing our vision to be a world-class college underpinned by our core values of ambition, respect and connection. Within this plan, we have identified the four primary strategic aims which will underpin the work we do as a college.

We have made a significant investment to create a learning environment that is industry standard. This investment reflects our commitment to innovation and community transformation. Our college has a growing presence in Telford’s Station Quarter, including a digital and maths skills hub and, more relevant to this role, a new sixth form centre – Telford 6th – which you will lead and which will be the dedicated home to our A Level provision from September 2026; a space which will welcome over 500 students through its doors each year.

About the role

To lead Telford 6th, we seek to appoint a Vice Principal to join our college executive leadership team. You will be responsible for the strategic development and operational delivery of Telford 6th as we strive to achieve our mission of delivering the highest quality of education and training for our communities.

A critical aspect of the role will relate to the leadership of your team, fostering high expectations whilst having a focus on their well-being and belonging, which will be in keeping with the positive, inclusive culture that we are proud to have built across the college more broadly.

We will expect you to be a visible presence across the campus, building relationships, understanding day to day realities and modelling the professionalism and ambition expected of staff and students — and building on our core values of ambition, respect and connection.

The Vice Principal is responsible for resource allocation, including curriculum planning, timetabling and efficient use of physical, financial and technological resources to maximise student success and operational efficiency.

The potential impact of this role and our ambitions relating to the future of our A Level provision cannot be understated. Our new Vice Principal will take on a significant opportunity to shape the educational experience of over 500 A Level students annually, influence staff culture and set high expectations across our campus.

Who we are looking for

Candidates who apply to become our new Vice Principal – Telford 6th will need to demonstrate considerable experience as a successful, inspirational and dedicated post 16 education leader with significant expertise in delivering high-quality A Level provision and outcomes for students.

Your experience will include a strong track record of supporting diverse student cohorts in achieving their potential. This experience will be underpinned by your ability to develop innovative, high quality teaching and learning experiences which allow all students to thrive from day one.

Ultimately, our new Vice Principal – Telford 6th will combine visionary leadership with operational expertise to shape an ambitious academic culture, driving continuous improvement and ensuring every student is supported to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Peridot Partners and Telford College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

For further information about the role and to register your interest, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners: https://www.peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/vice-principal-telford-6th-telford-college/

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