At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead curriculum development and enhance student success at Walsall College.
- Company: Walsall College, a key player in education and economic growth in the West Midlands.
- Benefits: Be part of a dynamic leadership team shaping future careers and educational excellence.
- Other info: Join a progressive college committed to adapting to local skills needs.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives and drive educational innovation.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in education with a focus on student-centric approaches.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are delighted to be working with Walsall College to recruit a Deputy Principal - Curriculum and Student Success. Boasting a turnover of £55m and serving over 13,000 students, the College works closely with local employers and partners to respond to their ever-changing skills needs across the region. The College is committed to driving economic prosperity, making it well-placed to shape and inform the delivery of education across the West Midlands.
Reporting to the Chief Executive & Principal, you will provide inspiring leadership, development and direction across the College. You will take responsibility and accountability for delivering the strategic objectives of the Governing Board, with a primary focus on developing a responsive, adaptable and dynamic curriculum offer that delivers income growth and aligns to student and employer demand.
As a Senior Post Holder and the College nominee, you will drive forward the quality of education, providing the highest possible outcome-focused student experience, whilst leading and influencing external relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable evidence of leadership and management in a curriculum and quality-based role within a student-centric further education-based organisation. The Deputy Principal must be bold, build relationships with consummate ease and have the strategic planning and leadership skills to succeed in a constantly evolving and progressive college. In addition, you must be able to drive a student-led agenda, be purposeful in your approach and be an integral part of the leadership team that will shape the long‑term careers of its learners.
Join Walsall College and be part of a leadership team shaping the future of education and economic prosperity in the West Midlands. If you have the skills and passion to drive excellence and student success, we invite you to apply.
For more information, please download the assignment brief below. To apply, please review apply instruction in the assignment brief and forward an up-to-date CV with a covering letter and salary details to contactus@doddpartners.com by 9:00am Monday, 18th May 2026.
For a confidential and informal discussion, please call John Dodd on 07545 431848 / 01244 738450 or email him directly: johndodd@doddpartners.com.
Walsall College - Deputy Principal, Curriculum & Student Success employer: Doddpartners
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