Assistant Principal Curriculum: Centre of Health and Wellbeing

Aspen People; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Principal Curriculum to lead their Centre for Health and Wellbeing. The successful candidate will manage a team of 140 staff, shape curriculum strategies, and ensure excellent teaching and learning outcomes. The role requires strong leadership skills, a degree-level qualification, and ideally a background in Health and Wellbeing. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on educational direction and student success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in college management.
• Background in Health and Wellbeing is advantageous.
• Teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Centre for Health and Wellbeing with 140 staff.
• Manage curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Build partnerships with employers and communities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Influencing

Education

Degree-level qualification (SCQF Level 9+)

Job description

Edinburgh College — Assistant Principal Curriculum

Salary: £80,753

About us

Edinburgh College is one of Scotland’s largest colleges, offering over 700 courses to 30,000 students across four campuses. With expert teaching, strong industry partnerships, and flexible pathways from access to degree level, we ensure our students are equipped with the skills and opportunities to succeed — with 98% progressing to work or further study within eight months.

About the role

Edinburgh College is looking for an exceptional leader to head up our Centre for Health and Wellbeing. Leading a team of 140 staff, including three Heads of Department, you’ll shape the future of our curriculum, champion innovation, and drive excellence in teaching, learning, and student success.

As part of the Senior Management Team, you’ll work closely with Vice Principals and colleagues to provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the Centre plays a key role in delivering the College’s vision and values. From steering curriculum development and quality assurance to managing resources and building strong partnerships with employers and communities, you’ll be at the forefront of making a lasting impact.

About you

You’ll be an experienced and inspirational leader with a strong track record in college management and team leadership. Strategic and ambitious, you know how to set direction, deliver results, and lead change with impact. With excellent communication and stakeholder skills, you’re skilled at influencing and driving continuous improvement.

You’ll hold a degree-level qualification (SCQF Level 9+), with a background in Health and Wellbeing and/or a teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent) an advantage. Most importantly, you’re ready to make a real difference—shaping the future of Health and Wellbeing education and helping learners achieve their potential.

For more information, please visit: https://www.aspenpeople.co.uk/microsite/edinburghcollege/

For a confidential discussion, please contact Donogh O’Brien, Katharine Price or Gillian Blackadder at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.

Key dates

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th October 2025

Initial (virtual) Interviews: Friday 31st October 2025

Final (in person) interviews: Wednesday 12th November 2025