Head of School - A Levels

Capital College Group; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent further education provider in London seeks a Group Head of School to enhance their A level offerings. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration across departments to ensure excellence in delivery and learner success. Candidates should hold relevant teaching qualifications and have experience in educational management.

Qualifications

• Proven success in leading educational teams.
• Deep understanding of curriculum and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality educational provision.
• Lead a team to improve learner outcomes and engagement.
• Manage staff performance and support their development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Curriculum Design

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Teaching Qualification

Leadership Training

Job description

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As a Group Head of School, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward our strategic objectives and ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and learner experience across our A level provision and services.

You will be a strong candidate for this role if you can demonstrate:

• You will lead on the development and delivery of outstanding educational provision
• Working collaboratively with staff across departments to implement innovative and inclusive practices that support both learners and colleagues to thrive.
• A successful track record of line managing teaching and support staff, driving performance and accountability
• Expertise in designing, planning, and delivering high-quality, learner-focused curriculum programmes
• A solid understanding of compliance, funding regulations, and quality assurance processes
• The ability to use data effectively to improve learner attendance, retention, and progression

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced manager ready to take the next step in their career and move into a leadership role.

About the Team

You will be joining a high-performing and forward-thinking leadership team, working closely with colleagues across CCC to deliver on our shared goals. This role will involve line management of 5 staff, supporting their development and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for an inspiring and experienced leader with:

• Proven success in leading teams or departments within an educational or comparable setting
• Deep understanding of curriculum design, quality assurance, and student achievement
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and people management skills
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build effective partnerships internally and externally
• A relevant teaching qualification and leadership training (or willingness to obtain these) with experience in A level.

About Us:

Capital City College (CCC), one of the UK's largest FE colleges in the UK, is seeking to appoint a Group Principal. This influential group supports over 35,000 students based across 12 London campuses annually to develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education. This is done by an unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and an obsession with the quality of the student experience, which is underpinned by a resilient and prudent approach to financial management. Capital City College are widely recognised for their commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone.

CCC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check - with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.

Our Values

To create a future that's uniquely yours.

As the largest further and higher education college in London, we offer the quality you deserve, state of the art facilities and a wide range of courses as unique as your interests and aptitude. Through partnerships with industry and academia, we open doors to your real-world success.

Apply now to bring your expertise as a Group Head of School to one of London's leading Further Education providers-drive excellence, shape curriculum, and make a lasting impact on learner success!