Shaping Futures

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking Assistant Principal to join Loughborough College Group, an inclusive and high performing organisation where innovation and impact go hand in hand.  

This influential senior leadership role combines strategic oversight of a diverse curriculum portfolio alongside a group responsibility which is currently leading the quality and growth of T Levels. The postholder will play a key role in shaping the future of technical and vocational education across the organisation and ensuring provision meets local, regional and national skills priorities.

The role includes strategic leadership of Caring Services, Hair and Beauty, Art and Design, Media and Games, Hospitality and Catering, and Travel and Tourism. You will lead the implementation of the College Group’s Strategy across these areas, ensuring that outstanding quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistently delivered. You will be accountable for curriculum planning, development, delivery and performance, ensuring provision is responsive, ambitious and financially sustainable.

In this role you will have a strong focus on the effective use of data to analyse performance, predict trends and drive continuous quality improvement, while maintaining a clear overview of financial performance and resource planning.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with dynamic leadership skills and the ability to create and sustain a culture of high performance, achievement and continuous improvement. You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think strategically, lead change effectively and deliver positive outcomes for learners, staff and the wider College Group.

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. 

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey. 

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including: 

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme  
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 37 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Well-being hours  
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities 

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship. 

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk