At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead curriculum development and enhance student experiences in a dynamic education environment.
- Company: Join a leading further education organisation committed to quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Influence educational strategies and enjoy a high-profile leadership role.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and impact within a supportive executive team.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education and make a real difference for students.
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualification, teaching qualification, and significant leadership experience required.
We Do Data are supporting a leading further education organisation with the appointment of a Vice Principal – Student Experience.
This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for driving curriculum development, quality improvement and an outstanding student experience.
You’ll play a key role in shaping the organisation’s Skills and Enterprise Strategy, developing strategic partnerships and ensuring the curriculum continues to meet the needs of learners, employers and the wider skills agenda.
Key responsibilities
- Lead strategic curriculum development and delivery, ensuring it is responsive to learner and industry needs.
- Drive quality improvement, assurance and compliance across the organisation.
- Provide leadership across MIS and Student Support, ensuring effective services for staff and learners.
- Lead on statutory and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, Prevent and data protection.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, funding bodies, quality agencies and partner organisations.
- Work as part of the Executive Team, contributing to wider organisational strategy and priorities.
- Support initiatives that improve student outcomes, learning and teaching, and the overall learner journey.
About you
We’re looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong background in the further education/college sector. You’ll need:
- A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, alongside a teaching qualification.
- Significant experience leading curriculum design, quality improvement or related strategic initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of the college sector and experience working with a range of stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead and influence at all levels of an organisation.
- Excellent partnership-building and communication skills.
- A strong focus on quality, standards and improving outcomes for students.
- The confidence to lead change, encourage innovation and work effectively in a complex environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education leader looking to take on a high-profile strategic role with genuine influence over curriculum, quality and the student experience.
If you would like to discuss the opportunity informally, please contact Chelsea at We Do Data for a confidential conversation, or apply as soon as possible.
If this role isn't quite right for you but you know someone who could be a good fit, please feel free to share the opportunity with them.
We Do Data (Bristol) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
In accordance with the Df E statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants
Vice Principal - Student Experience in Abbotsford employer: WeDoData
WeDoData is an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector. Located in the picturesque South Devon, the college offers a supportive and collaborative work culture, competitive salaries with annual increases, and generous holiday entitlements, all while fostering career development opportunities. Join a values-driven team where your analytical skills can truly make a difference in the lives of learners.
