Job Title: Assistant Principal – Health, Childcare and Business
Contract: MC Management, Full time, Permanent
Responsible to: Vice Principal Curriculum
Salary: Management Salary Scale, up to £83,000 per annum (spot salary)
Annual Leave: 36 per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays
Contractual Hours: 37 per week
Pension: Teachers’ Pension or Teesside Pension Scheme
Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD
The Role
We are seeking an ambitious and values‑driven leader to provide strategic and academic leadership within the Faculty. This role will lead the department to support and develop new curricula and employment related opportunities which meet the needs of students and employers. Working as part of the College Management Team, you will drive high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment, deliver excellent student outcomes, and contribute directly to the College’s ambition to become an outstanding provider of education and training.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide strategic academic leadership and management for all staff in the Faculty.
- To develop new curricula and employment related opportunities which meet the needs of students and employers.
- To ensure high quality Teaching, Learning & Assessment and robust management of underperformance.
- To ensure the Faculty is focussed on inclusiveness and ensuring students achieve the highest possible grades and outcomes.
- To participate in strategic and operational planning and delivery as a member of the College Management Team.
- To lead and champion Quality Assurance across the Faculty.
Qualifications
- Degree in an appropriate subject or relevant vocational qualification.
- Qualified teacher with substantial and successful teaching experience.
- Grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Experience
- Successful teaching experience.
- Successful experience of leading a curriculum team.
- Experience of leading and motivating staff through periods of change.
- Successful and recent management experience of curriculum planning and delivering financial and quality outcomes linked to the curriculum plan.
Knowledge & Skills
- Extensive knowledge of curriculum / FE policy and impact.
- Strong motivational leadership skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a team player able who is able to problem solve effectively.
- An understanding of the key developments in Teaching, Learning & Assessment technologies, and strategies.
- Commitment to prioritising the needs of students
Please view the person specification for full description of role here - Assistant Principal - Health Childcare & Business
Why Join Us?
Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
College benefit scheme – College Extras:
Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
Discounted gift cards for big brands
Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounted onsite car parking.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Jess Barwell, Vice Principal Curriculum on j.barwell@mbro.ac.uk
Are you ready to make your mark?
If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!
About Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.
Our Vision,Mission and Values
Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students, but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive.
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
