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Worcester Sixth Form College; England; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in England seeks a new Principal to provide outstanding strategic and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in educational leadership and a clear understanding of sixth form values. This full-time permanent role includes a competitive salary range of £95,000 to £108,000 per annum. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the student experience and will be responsible for fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership within education.
• Strong understanding of values and ethos of sixth form education.
• Inclusive leadership style focused on educational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the College.
• Lead and inspire staff, students, and the wider community.
• Ensure students are well-prepared for higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Skills

Leadership in education

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Inclusive leadership

Job description

Principal

• Employer Worcester Sixth Form College
• Location Worcester Sixth Form College, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2LU
• Salary £95,000 - £108,000 per annum
• Closing date 12 Jan 2026
• Sector Education
• Job Type Schools / Academies - Leadership Roles, Headteacher
• Contract Type Full time permanent
• Working Pattern Standard
• Hours Full-Time

Job Details

• Principal
• Spot Salary: £95,000 - £108,000 per annum
• 37 Hours per week

Due to the retirement of the current Principal in August 2026, the Trust Board is seeking to appoint an ambitious new Principal to continue to provide outstanding strategic and operational leadership to the College, from the start of the 2026-27 academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional with a proven track record of leadership within education. The Board is seeking a leader with an understanding of the values and ethos of sixth form education who will bring a compelling blend of professional ability, focus and ambition to the College and to the Trust. With an inclusive, visible leadership style and a determination to deliver educational excellence, our new Principal will lead and inspire staff, students and our wider community in a vision and approach that seeks to equip students with excellent results and personal skills that ensure they are best prepared for their next steps - higher education, an apprenticeship or employment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of placing our students at the centre of everything we do and of continually striving to improve the student experience.

Please note the closing date for applications is 4.00 pm on Monday 12th January 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing Monday 26th January 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including two satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

PLEASE VISIT THE COLLEGE WEBSITE WWW.WSFC.AC.UK FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM. PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FOR WCC.