Vice Principal
New College Pontefract
Wakefield
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- £82,141 - £90,313 pa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 21 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 5 March 2026
Job overview
New College Pontefract wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and committed individual to the role of Vice Principal to enable the college to remain an outstanding provider of post-16 education.
The postholder will work closely with all members of the college Senior Leadership Team and will provide significant deputisation for the Principal. They will provide important operational assistance to the Principal in addition to strategic leadership of a number of important areas of the college’s provision. The key areas of responsibility will be decided based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate and to complement the existing team.
The successful candidate will have the drive and initiative to support the achievement of the college’s strategic goals and implement the Trust’s vision.
If you are an existing senior leader looking to take your career to the next level we will be delighted to hear from you.
About New College Pontefract
New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work. We are a values-driven and inclusive organisation where 96% of staff say they feel a shared sense of purpose and pride. Our culture is supportive and forward-thinking, with a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and professional development for all staff.
Our benefits include:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working and special leave policies
• Lieu days and annual wellbeing day
• Funded CPD and professional development opportunities
• Strong track record of internal promotion
• Access to wellbeing support and occupational health services
• Cycle to Work Scheme and technology purchase scheme
• Modern, well-equipped working environments
• Free on-site parking (at most locations)
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The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th March 2026.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 12th March 2026.
New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.
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About New College Pontefract
An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic and welcoming team at the forefront of the sector, and make a real difference to the education and aspirations of the young people in the local community.
New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth from College results tables and awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The majority of our A level students progress to higher education at over 60 different universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
New College Pontefract delivers primarily A Level provision, alongside a range of Applied General Qualifications and GCSE Maths. We provide students with over 60 courses to choose from, this along with our highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers ensures our students receive an outstanding learner experience. We provide a wide range of extra-curricular and personal development activities, including sports and college production; we want New College Pontefract to be a vibrant community that students and staff will be eager to join.
The college is outward facing and believes strongly in collaboration, being the lead partner in our teaching school, collaborating with over 30 schools and colleges. The teaching school creates opportunities for staff to access a range of CPD, to deliver on CPD events and to support colleagues and departments in other schools/colleges.
As an employer, we strongly believe in recognising and rewarding outstanding performance in all our staff and have an excellent reward and recognition scheme in place. The college has a warm and friendly atmosphere, making it an exciting and enjoyable place to study and work. We have lots of great benefits to offer staff and we always have plenty going on, whether it is our annual well-being day, Christmas party or social gatherings.
New College Pontefract sits within the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), a multi-academy Trust which currently consisting of three 16-19 Colleges, three Primary Schools and one 11-16 Academy. NCLT was awarded ‘Employer of the year’ in the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards and is recognised as a Leader in Diversity and a Disability Confident Employer. Collaboration is at the core if our work and we have a shared commitment to providing an outstanding learning experience and making a positive contribution to social mobility and the lives of young people.
Thank you for considering the exciting opportunities available with us.
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