Vice Principal of Strategic Curriculum Projects is a senior post on the Senior Leadership Team of DN Colleges Group, running as a fixed-term role to 31 July 2027. The postholder leads a portfolio of time-limited projects that take curriculum and student-focused improvements from diagnosis through to evaluation, then embed the successful ones in everyday practice. It is a Group role with travel between sites and occasional evenings and weekends, and flexible or job-share working is considered. An enhanced DBS check is required, and the Group does not want agency-supplied candidates.
What the job involves
- Lead and deliver a portfolio of strategic curriculum and student-focused projects from diagnosis through to evaluation
- Contribute to the strategic direction and development of the Group as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Use data, evidence and student insight to find improvement opportunities and address organisational challenges
- Set up governance, reporting and accountability arrangements for strategic projects
- Work with Vice Principals, Directors and senior leaders to deliver organisational priorities
- Promote innovation, continuous improvement and evidence-informed decision-making across the organisation
- Evaluate project outcomes and embed successful initiatives into business-as-usual practice
- Build leadership capability by supporting colleagues to own sustainable improvements
- Prepare reports, recommendations and presentations for senior leaders, governors and committees
- Keep equality, inclusion, safeguarding and student needs central to projects and decisions
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification
Experience
- Significant and successful senior leadership experience in Further Education, skills or a comparable educational environment
- Proven experience leading complex organisational projects, transformation programmes or change initiatives from concept to evaluation
- Demonstrable track record of improving curriculum quality, student outcomes, student experience and organisational performance
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent strategic leadership, analytical, communication and influencing skills
- Ability to secure engagement and deliver sustainable change across multiple stakeholders
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
What’s offered
- Flexible and part-time working, including job share where appropriate
- 43 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays and two weeks at Christmas
- Funded teaching qualification support where applicable
- Health Scheme membership available
- Enhanced sick pay provisions, subject to service
- Reimbursement of approved business-related expenses
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
