Assistant Principal
Exeter College
Exeter
- Expired
- Salary:
- £65,000 - £80,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 May 2018
Job overview
Following two promotions and continued growth, Exeter College now has three Assistant Principal vacancies on its high performing Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for three experienced and inspirational leaders to contribute to the strategic leadership of this progressive and successful college and to help us achieve our vision to become an exceptional college.
Exeter College is a £40m turnover, Ofsted outstanding tertiary college at the heart of the City of Exeter. The college is a Times Best Companies - Top 100 Employer. The college has an excellent local, regional and national reputation. The college enjoys good financial health and has ambitious plans for its estate, with a planned £70m investment over the next twenty years. The college is the 8th largest provider of Sixth Form education in England, has successful and growing apprenticeship provision, has just over 500 higher education students and is the adult education provider for the City of Exeter.
Exeter is the second fastest growing city in the UK, has high productivity and has a growing national reputation. It is home to the current Premiership Rugby Champions, Exeter Chiefs, Exeter City Football Club and is fast becoming the regional hub for a number of high profile retail and leisure outlets. We are proud of our partnerships and as a result, the college has exceptionally strong links with local businesses, schools, sports teams and key stakeholders across the city.
For these senior posts, the college offers an excellent salary in the range £65k - £80k, generous benefits and a vibrant working environment. The college is also prepared to contribute to moving expenses to attract the right candidate.
Assistant Principal - Curriculum – Academic: The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of leading outstanding academic provision, ideally across both A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate. The post holder will provide line management leadership to a number of academic faculties. The ideal candidate will come from either a sixth form college environment or a tertiary environment and will have a passion for student progress and success. They will also oversee our gifted and talented provision, building on this year’s record of 24 Oxbridge Offers.
Assistant Principal - Curriculum - Vocational and Technical: The ideal candidate will have a passion for vocational and technical education and have a strong track record of success in leading effective and relevant vocational provision. With a key responsibility for our 16-18 vocational offer, the post holder will provide line management to a number of vocational and technical faculties and be the college lead on the implementation of ‘T’ Levels. In addition, the position will lead the college’s strategy for Foundation English and Maths.
Assistant Principal - Quality, Student Experience and Careers: This new position will work closely with the Deputy Vice Principal - Engagement, People and Performance to ensure the core business of the college remains outstanding. The ideal candidate will either operate as an associate Ofsted Inspector, Ofsted inspector, or be involved in quality and the student experience in an outstanding college. Working closely with Governors and colleagues, this position will deliver ‘exceptional’, as well as ensure that all aspects of learner and learning support are of the highest standard. In addition, the position will provide leadership on quality, learner destinations and the college’s careers strategy.
To apply for this post please visit our website at http://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/College/Jobs/
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Monday 28th May 2018.
The relevant one-day selection process will be held on one of the following five dates 13th,19th, 22nd, 26th June or 4th July.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS. We do not accept CV’s. No agencies please.
Exeter College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
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About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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