Assistant Principal

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) is seeking four qualified and experienced teachers in IT and Business to deliver programmes from Entry 3 through to Level 3 for the 2026/27 academic year. We are committed to ensuring that every learner receives an exceptional learning experience, achieves excellent outcomes, and progresses confidently to their next steps.,

• Plan and deliver high-quality, learner-centred IT and Business Teaching, Learning and Assessment, meeting a wide range of learner needs including those requiring additional support or stretch and challenge.
• Demonstrate a strong record of successful Digital Skills delivery with measurable learner impact.
• Provide effective advice, guidance and support that helps learners achieve their long-term goals.
• Support the development of schemes of work and high-quality teaching and learning materials.
• Share good practice and actively contribute to continuous improvement.
• Participate in internal quality assurance activities for accredited qualifications.
• Conduct initial assessments as part of the Admissions process in the months leading up to September.
Why join BAES?
• Teach highly motivated adult learners who demonstrate strong respect and engagement.
• Learner Behaviour and Attitudes were graded Outstanding by Ofsted (June 2024).
• Benefit from small class sizes, with a maximum of 15 learners.
• Enjoy a balanced timetable with 740 annual contact hours, typically equating to four teaching days per week for full-time staff, plus one on-site non-contact day (Fridays).
• Work within friendly, supportive centres and collaborative teams.
• Access opportunities for full-time or part-time posts.
  
  A minimum Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g., DTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE, IRR).
• A relevant Subject Specialist qualification at Level 3 or higher, or equivalent industry experience in shortage areas.
• If not already held, you may be required to achieve this within two years of appointment.
• Minimum Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 9-4 or equivalent).
  
  Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.