Principal

Kings Education is seeking a suitability-qualified candidate for this key role at Kings London. 

Kings London is part of the Kings Education group. Along with our other UK-based colleges, Kings London is registered as an independent school with the Department for Education and accredited by the British Council. 

The college, based in Beckenham, delivers a broad range of programmes for university-bound students aged 15 and over. These include GCSE, A-level and specialist Foundation courses as well as English language courses for young adults.

The Principal will provide effective leadership and management across the whole college. 

The role requires a clear vision for, and the leadership of:

• the educational standards to which the college aspires 
• the expectations and ambitions of the college in relation to its students, parents, agents and staff
• the style, character and culture of the college

The role also requires a clear understanding of the context in which the college operates, including:

• the statutory and regulatory environment of the college
• the commercial, financial and competitive imperatives of the college
• the strategic objectives of the wider Kings Education group 

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• the ability to manage operations in both an academic and ESL context
• a demonstrable track-record of effective leadership and senior management experience within an independent school context
• the energy, judgement, integrity and professionalism required to succeed in such a role

In January 2018 Ofsted inspected Kings London. Its subsequent report clearly demonstrates that this role represents a superb opportunity for an experienced educational professional to lead the college to the next level of excellence. 

Suitable qualified candidates should apply, in writing, to:

Ed Seddon, Director of Operations
ed.seddon@kingseducation.com

The closing date for applications is Friday 11 May although later applications may be considered. Start date is open to negotiation with the successful candidate.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

www.kingseducation.com/careers 

Kings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Kings is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.

A successful appointment will be dependent upon:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Confirmation of right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references (including confirmation of no child safeguarding concerns)