Assistant Principal Further Education; Multi Disciplinary

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Assistant Principal – Further Education (Multi‑Disciplinary Support), Portland College, Nottingham

• Ensure the learning environment is fit for purpose, providing a safe and conducive space.
• Manage staff and support the development of comprehensive training packages, ensuring highly skilled practitioners across the College.
• Manage people and physical resources efficiently.
• Undertake line‑management responsibilities for approximately ten staff members.
• Work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (flexibility may be discussed at interview).
• Operate primarily from the main campus in Mansfield, with occasional travel to other Nottingham sites.
• Carry out full enhanced with barred lists DBS checks as part of pre‑employment checks.

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrable experience supporting individual learners to realise their full potential.
• Proven experience managing and leading teams effectively.
• Strong track record of working with external agencies, including commissioners, clinicians, social workers, and parent/carers.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with disabled people, from educational, clinical or community/social care settings.
• Desirable:
  Teaching qualification.
• Desirable:
  Management qualification (level 5 or above).
• Desirable:
  Qualified safeguarding professional.
• Will undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of right to work in the UK.

• A rewarding career working towards positive outcomes for learners and citizens.
• Enhanced holidays: 33 days per year (pro‑rata) plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card with many discounts.
• Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free parking on site and subsidised canteen access (main campus only).
• Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through training, mentoring and qualifications.
• Free life assurance: a payment of 4× annual salary to families if the unthinkable occurs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff, with a responsibility to protect from abuse or harm and promote Fundamental British Values.