Assistant Principal - Student Experience and Support

Morgan Hunt; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A large education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Principal – Student Experience & Support. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a safe and inclusive student experience across Further and Higher Education. They will lead safeguarding initiatives, student services, and support with a collaborative leadership approach. The role requires senior leadership experience in education and a strong track record of fostering student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior leadership roles within Further or Higher Education.
• Experience in supporting student wellbeing and mental health.
• Ability to lead safeguarding initiatives effectively.
• Sound knowledge of inclusion, SEND and learner support services.
• The credibility to operate effectively at Executive level.
• A values-led, collaborative leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy for student experience and support services.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and governors to drive student success.
• Oversee Careers, Employability and External Partnerships.
• Guide Student Life, Student Voice and progression support.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Delivering an excellent student experience

Experience as Designated Safeguarding Lead

Knowledge of inclusion and learner support services

Credibility at Executive level

Collaborative leadership approach

Job description

Assistant Principal – Student Experience & Support

We’re working with a large, complex education provider to recruit an Assistant Principal – Student Experience & Support on a permanent basis.

This is a strategic role with responsibility for shaping and delivering an outstanding, inclusive and safe student experience across Further and Higher Education provision.

The Job

Reporting to the Vice Principal – Curriculum & Quality, you will lead a wide-ranging portfolio including:

• Safeguarding and Residential Provision (acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead)
• Student Services, Wellbeing and Mental Health
• Inclusive Learning, SEND and High Needs Funding
• Progress, Personal Development and Tutorial Provision
• Careers, Employability and External Partnerships
• Student Life and Student Voice

You will work closely with senior leaders, governors and external partners to ensure learners are supported to progress, achieve and move successfully into employment or further study.

About You

You will have:

• Senior leadership experience within FE and/or HE
• A strong track record of delivering an excellent student experience
• Experience operating as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Sound knowledge of inclusion, SEND and learner support services
• The credibility to operate effectively at Executive level
• A values-led, collaborative leadership approach

📩 Interested or want a confidential discussion?

Apply via the link or message Stef Tomlinson directly for more information.