Assistant Principal

West Herts College; Cross; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Early finishes on Fridays

Job summary

West Herts College is recruiting three Assistant Principals to lead curriculum strategy and student outcomes across its Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Luton campuses. The role is campus-based, full-time and demands strong teaching, leadership and data-driven improvement skills.

Candidates should hold a degree, a teaching qualification and a track record of senior curriculum management, with excellent stakeholder engagement and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Extensive FE teaching/learning experience at senior level.
• Knowledge of curriculum issues and instructional leadership.
• Ability to lead curriculum development and school improvement.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum management across multiple campuses.
• Drive data-informed school improvement and performance across departments.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align curricula with industry needs.
• Foster a culture of continuous professional development and upskilling.
• Oversee safeguarding of student learning and outcomes.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Data-driven improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

FE teaching expertise

Education

Degree

Teaching qualification (QTS/PGCE)

Job description

We are looking for a person with a deep passion for teaching, learning and assessment who is highly skilled in implementing curriculum strategies for young people and adults across a large College campus.

The role requires substantial experience of teaching and learning in a further education setting coupled with knowledge of key curriculum issues, instructional leadership, operational management, and data-driven school improvement.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in curriculum management and development at a senior level.

As well as the relevant experience, we are looking for someone who is able to provide strong leadership and management, working collaboratively with internal and external key stakeholders.

You will need to be flexible in your approach and willing to maintain an up-to-date understanding of developments within the educational sector and industries pertinent to the College’s curriculum, students, and locality.

Ideally you will be educated to degree level, hold a teaching qualification and be able to demonstrate continued personal development.

This is a full-time, campus-based post.

We are currently recruiting for three Assistant Principal posts, with one role based at each of our campuses in Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Luton. Please specify which campus or campuses you would like to be considered for on your application form.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 4th October 2026 with interviews being held the week commencing Monday 12th October 2026.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role, please contact us.