Assistant Principal – Valley College, Blackpool

Natspec Association; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Assistant Principal for Valley College in Blackpool. This permanent position involves strategic leadership and management, guiding staff, and overseeing daily operations. The successful candidate will manage a teaching load of 60% and work across two campuses if necessary. This role calls for a dynamic leader who can communicate the college's vision and meet the college's objectives effectively. The role offers competitive salary levels ranging from £54,394 to £60,145.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within an educational setting.
• Strong communication skills to convey the college's vision.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the college.
• Support the Principal's strategic vision.
• Monitor progress towards college objectives.

Skills

Dynamic leadership

Strategic planning

Management skills

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Assistant Principal - Valley College, Blackpool

Valley College Assistant Principal

Job title: Assistant Principal – Valley College, Blackpool
Salary: £54,394 – £60,145
Hours: 32.5
Main geographical location of role: The Oracle, 49 St Anne’s Rd, Blackpool, FY4 2AP
Closing date: 6 January 2026
Where do applicants need to apply (preferred option): Please could all applications be submitted via the link: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Search?TrustId=107&Distance=100

Job Description

The Directors are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and dynamic Assistant Principal.

This will be a permanent role. The appointed person will be part of the Leadership and Management Team within Valley College.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Communicating the college’s vision compellingly and supporting the Principal’s strategic leadership
• The day-to-day management of the college
• Formulating the aims and objectives of the college
• Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives
• Managing staff and resources to that end
• Monitoring progress towards meeting the college’s aims and objectives

The Assistant Principal will also have a timetabled teaching commitment of 60%, complying with the Teachers’ Standards and modelling best practice for others.

They may also be required to undertake any of the duties delegated by the Principal/Vice Principal.

Please note:As the college operates across two campuses—one in Blackpool and the other in Rossendale—the successful candidate may be required to work at both sites to meet the needs of the role and support the wider team.

A job description and person specification are included in the advert.