Strategic Curriculum Transformation Leader

Doncaster College; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days annual leave

Health scheme

Professional development

Enhanced sick pay

Reimbursement of approved business‑rel

ASPIRE values

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Vice Principal – Strategic Curriculum Projects to lead a portfolio of high-impact, time-limited projects that drive curriculum innovation, improve student outcomes and experience, and strengthen organisational performance.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across complex projects that span curriculum and professional service areas.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within Further Education or comparable educational environment.
• Proven experience leading complex organisational projects from concept through to implementation and evaluation.
• Demonstrable track record of improving curriculum quality, student outcomes, student experience and organisational performance.
• Excellent strategic leadership, analytical, communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of strategic curriculum and student-focused projects from diagnosis through to implementation and evaluation.
• Contribute to strategic leadership, direction and development of DN Colleges Group as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Use data, evidence and student insight to identify improvement opportunities and address organisational challenges.
• Establish governance, reporting and accountability for strategic projects.
• Collaborate with Vice Principals, Directors and senior leaders to deliver organisational priorities.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement and evidence-informed decision-making.
• Evaluate project outcomes and embed successful initiatives into business-as-usual practice.
• Develop leadership capability by supporting colleagues to take ownership of sustainable improvements.
• Prepare reports, recommendations and presentations for senior leaders, governors and committees.
• Ensure equality, inclusion, safeguarding and student needs remain central to all projects and decision-making.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Curriculum improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Vice Principal – Strategic Curriculum Projects to lead a portfolio of high-impact, time-limited projects that drive curriculum innovation, improve student outcomes and experience, and strengthen organisational performance.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across complex projects that span curriculum and professional service areas.