Centre Principal in Manchester

Centre Principal

Reference: SCCG2988 | Closing Date: 25th January 2026 | Interview Date: 2nd February 2026

Salary: £69,628

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE | Location: Worsley College, Walkden Road, Worsley, M28 7QD

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Centre Principal to lead one of our Colleges within the SCC Group. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will oversee all aspects of college operations, ensuring excellence in curriculum delivery, quality standards, and student experience. As a highly visible leader, you will represent the College to students, parents, and stakeholders, driving forward strategic priorities and fostering a culture of innovation and achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Oversee performance across key operational areas, including compliance, attendance, retention, academic results, and budget management.
• Lead and develop a team of Heads of Department and Heads of Pastoral Studies.
• Drive innovative curriculum strategies for 16–19 study programmes, adult learning, and higher education.
• Manage curriculum budgets and capital spending aligned with the College’s strategic plan.
• Produce and monitor Self-Assessment Reports and quality improvement actions.
• Represent the College in internal and external forums on curriculum, quality, and safeguarding matters.

About You

• A proven track record in teaching and management within the FE sector.
• Experience in leading change, managing curriculum at Levels 1–3, and achieving outstanding learner outcomes.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• A degree and a teaching qualification (postgraduate and management qualifications desirable).
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of education within a forward‑thinking college group. You will have the autonomy to innovate and the support of a collaborative leadership team dedicated to student success. We look forward to hearing from you.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

Reasons to Join Us?

• We have generous terms and conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 43 days holiday.
• We have a 2.30pm finish on Fridays, free on‑site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including 3 staff wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family‑friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing staff benefits package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high‑street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre‑employment procedures on all potential new employees.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies

We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

Safeguarding Statement

Worsley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.