Assistant Principal

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Time off at Christmas

Early finishes on Fridays

Job summary

West Herts College is seeking an Assistant Principal to provide strategic leadership across multiple Watford campuses. The role focuses on teaching, learning and assessment, and the ongoing development of curriculum strategies for both young people and adults.

Applicants should have extensive FE teaching experience, a degree, and a teaching qualification, with a proven ability to manage curricula and drive data-informed school improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in teaching, learning and assessment in further education.
• Proven track record in curriculum management and development.
• Ability to lead and influence internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and management across campus.
• Implement curriculum strategies and data-driven improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive progress.
• Support ongoing professional development and upskilling of staff.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Curriculum development

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree (Bachelor's or higher)

Teaching qualification (QTLS/PGCE)

Tools

Education data analysis tools

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.