Assistant Principal
Job in
Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire, NE66, England, UK
Listing for:
Shipley College
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
-
Management
Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Assistant Principal High Performance and Opportunity
Location: SaltaireAssistant Principal High Performance and Opportunity
As Assistant Principal for High Performance and Opportunity, you will work directly with the Principal to lead and deliver strategic projects that enhance performance, opportunity and innovation across all areas of the College.
This is a pivotal, high-impact role for an energetic, analytical and creative leader who turns ideas into action and builds a culture of continuous improvement.
Benefits we offer include:
- Pension Schemes
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to a free gym on site
- Reduced cost train travel*
- Access to free onsite car parks
- Shopping discounts with discount app
* qualifying period applies
Job Description JOB TITLE
Assistant Principal High Performance and Opportunity
RESPONSIBLE TO
Principal and CEO
Overall Purpose of the Job
The Assistant Principal High Performance and Opportunity will play a key role in delivering the College’s vision for excellence by leading strategic improvement and innovation projects that enhance opportunity, quality and outcomes for learners of all ages.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and deliver high-impact, cross-college projects to enhance performance, opportunity and innovation.Contribute to the development and successful delivery of the Strategic Plan, College Development Plan and Quality Improvement Plan.Collaborate with Vice Principals, Heads of Department and Service Heads to drive improvement through evidence-based practice.Analyse data and complex situations to identify key drivers of performance, opportunities for innovation and barriers to success.Provide analytical insight and recommendations to support senior leaders in decision-making and performance monitoring.Report regularly to the Principal and the College Corporation on progress, outcomes and the impact of improvement and innovation initiatives.Identify, test and scale initiatives that enhance teaching, learning, student experience, systems or services.Support and strengthen the College’s quality assurance and improvement frameworks through evidence-based improvement activity.Champion the use of data and evidence to inform strategic improvement and innovation.Lead or support projects that extend opportunity for learners, including partnerships, enrichment, and digital innovation.Promote high standards and innovation across teams, celebrating success and embedding a culture of ambition and creativity.Demonstrate a strong understanding of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework and its application within Further Education.Lead the identification, development, and delivery of new projects and income streams including Skills Bootcamps, commercial programmes, and externally funded initiatives.Manage the Partnerships Team to ensure the effective generation, implementation, and management of new ventures.Build strong external partnerships with employers, funding bodies, and community stakeholders.Drive a culture of innovation and enterprise across the College, supporting staff to think creatively and embrace new opportunities.Work collaboratively across curriculum and service areas to embed sustainable improvements and foster collective accountability.Support Vice Principals and Heads to implement agreed priorities and monitor their impact.Act as a visible, collegiate leader who models professional curiosity, accountability, and collaboration.Support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in promoting the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and engagement across the College.Deputise for members of the Senior Leadership Team as required.Ensure all improvement and innovation projects have clear objectives, deliverables, and evaluation measures.Track and analyse data to evidence impact, identify trends, and recommend refinements.Streamline systems, processes and workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness across curriculum and service areas.Maintain momentum and ensure completion of initiatives – acting as a “starter-finisher” who turns plans into tangible outcomes.Ensure all activity aligns with the College’s strategic aims, quality standards, and funding compliance.Support a positive culture of high performance,…
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