Principal

Tower Hamlets College and Hackney Community College are merging on 1 August 2016 to create a dynamic and confident FE provider serving east and central London. Both colleges are Ofsted grade 2 and the combined college will be financially secure with total income in excess of £40m. The shadow board, which is overseeing planning for the merger, have recently appointed a Group Principal & CEO and are now looking to appoint a borough based principal for Tower Hamlets. This senior position will have overall responsibility for campuses in Poplar and Stepney and will lead the previous Tower Hamlets College provision in a devolved group structure. The postholder will have a strong curriculum track record in a good or outstanding college and be able to contribute to the development of the merged college as a leading further education provider for London.

Serving diverse London boroughs the merged College (which is currently consulting on an overarching new Group name) is uniquely located in the heart of an exciting region.  We have built strong relationships with significant organisations in Canary Wharf and on the Olympic Park; in Tech City - the fastest-growing tech-hub in Europe - and within the creative environment of Shoreditch and Hoxton. We are passionate about developing further partnerships and collaborations which create opportunities for local people to get the skills, qualifications and experience they need to succeed in the dynamic sectors across the area.

It will be important that the recent pace and trajectory of change are maintained; but looking ahead our focus is on ensuring that we provide a distinctive offering which meets the needs of local learners, partners and stakeholders.

As an experienced senior leader, you’ll bring a sophisticated understanding of the distinctive challenges and opportunities of an inner city college. You should have a proven track record as a leader in Further Education with substantial experience of managing the curriculum at a senior level. With experience of setting and achieving challenging targets, you should be an excellent communicator who is able to work with people at all levels to bring about change.

To apply for this vacancy and for further information please visit our website: https://www.tower.ac.uk/work-for-us or contact Human Resources, Tower Hamlets College, Poplar High Street, London E14 0AF. Tel: 020 7510 7707. Fax: 020 7510 7785. E-mail: recruitment@tower.ac.uk

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion with the Group Principal & CEO, please call 0207 510 7620

Closing date: Tuesday 14 June 2016
Interviews will be held on Monday 4 July 2016