Assistant Principal - HE and Academic Pathways

Hull College; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Hull seeks an Assistant Principal for Higher Education and Academic Pathways. The role involves being the senior academic leader, ensuring quality and compliance in higher education while driving growth and student engagement. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership, commercial acumen, and a commitment to widening access to higher education. The position offers a competitive salary, fostering a student-centred approach to higher-level study within the institution.

Benefits

37 days annual leave

Investment in professional development

Qualifications

• Leadership in higher education with a focus on quality and student experience.
• Experience in managing regulatory compliance within higher education.
• Commitment to widening participation in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth and sustainability of higher education offerings.
• Build clear academic pathways from Access and Level 3 into HE.
• Ensure compliance with Office for Students requirements.

Job description

Assistant Principal – Higher Education and Academic Pathways

Hull

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: £61,935 - £66,799 per annum

Annual Leave: 37 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)

Hull College is ambitious about Higher Education, and this role sits at the centre of that ambition.

As Assistant Principal for Higher Education and Academic Pathways, you will be the senior academic leader for HE, with responsibility for quality, student experience, registry and regulatory compliance, including Office for Students requirements.

You will also drive the growth and sustainability of our HE offer, strengthening the College’s reputation as a credible, student-centred provider of higher-level study. A key part of the role is building clear academic pathways from Access and Level 3 into HE, widening participation and opening doors for learners who may not otherwise see themselves progressing to higher education. This is a role for a leader who combines academic authority, commercial awareness and a deep commitment to student success.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the attached job description.

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us as our Assistant Principal for Higher Education and Academic Pathways, please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.

We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training, looking forward to hearing from you on the last point.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.