Head of School - A Levels

Capital City College; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Further Education provider in London is seeking a Group Head of School to drive excellence in teaching and learner experience across its A level provision. This pivotal role involves leading a team, developing innovative practices, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. Join a forward-thinking leadership team dedicated to student success and educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven success in leading teams within an educational setting.
• Deep understanding of curriculum design and quality assurance.
• Willingness to obtain relevant teaching and leadership qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and delivery of educational provision.
• Line management of staff, driving performance and accountability.
• Use data to improve learner attendance, retention, and progression.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Design

Strategic Thinking

People Management

Communication

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Leadership training

Job description

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 an 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, is seeking to appoint a Group Principal. This influential group supports over 35,000 students across 12 London campuses annually, developing skills and knowledge to advance careers or progress into higher education. Our unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and quality of student experience, underpinned by prudent financial management, defines us. We are recognized for our commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting students’ lives across the capital and beyond.

Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organization. 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 safeguarding 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!