Assistant Principal

We are seeking a committed leader, who understands what drives us at Bilborough and in our wider Trust. You will have a passion for developing people, through the promotion of a strong culture of feedback, a growth mindset and a focus on encouraging autonomy and innovation within the teams you lead. We have 3 x Assistant Principals, one for Learning, one for Insights and one for Community and we are looking for an AP who could fill any one of these roles, depending on strengths, experience and potential. All APs line manage a range of Middle Leaders.

• The Learning AP oversees Trust-wide teaching and learning, curriculum development, SEND, digital learning, student voice and leadership and student co-creation
• The Community AP oversees careers and progression, pastoral care and wellbeing, EDI, safeguarding, inclusion and student behaviour.
• The Insights AP oversees data, dashboards, assessment, examinations, self-assessment and quality improvement.
Reporting to the Deputy Principal, you will work with your teams in the college to provide high-quality support and challenge through line management and working groups. In addition, you will work alongside your counterpart Assistant Principals in the other 2 colleges to support the delivery of our Trust strategic goals for students, staff and finance / resources. If you enjoy challenging people to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you, whether you are a Middle Leader ready to take the next step or an existing senior leader looking for a new opportunity. You will be deeply committed to inclusion and innovation. Bilborough College is a highly successful provider of post-16 education to approximately 2200 students. We are committed to excellence, innovation and opportunities for students in all that we do. At BFMAT, we are a deliberately developmental organisation where staff and students grow together. We prioritise psychological safety, coaching, continuous learning and authentic collaboration, enabling people to thrive and perform at their best. Our ambition is bold:
• Students are active co-creators of their learning, shaping curriculum, culture and decision-making.
• Staff work with high autonomy, clear purpose and a culture that values professional growth over compliance.
• The Trust is financially resilient, with strong professional services and decision-making that enables good judgement.
• We are growing - carefully, deliberately - while strengthening our values and deepening collaboration across all three colleges.
We're looking for an applicant who can:
• Has a passion for working with young people, helping others and creating a positive, welcoming and professional environment;
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure and proactively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Is creative and innovative
• Is able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff and students
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to our students' experience at Bilborough and to be part of a "nurturing and aspirational culture in which students from many different backgrounds flourish together' and 'benefit from a vibrant and purposeful environment' as outlined in our most recent Ofsted report We are a Sixth Form College with a diverse student community. We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minorities as they are currently under-represented within our teaching staff. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to pre-employment screening including DBS clearance. We are an equal opportunities employer. For further details or o request an application form in an alternative format, please contact the HR Administrator on or via email beth.pugh@bilborough.ac.uk. CVs will only be accepted alongside a completed application form. Closing date: 8.30 am on 6th July 2026 Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be W/C 6th July We aim to appoint to this role in September 2026; however, we are also open to a January 2027 start date to accommodate notice periods. If you're driven by people, learning and impact, we'd love to hear from you.


• Has a passion for working with young people, helping others and creating a positive, welcoming and professional environment;
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure and proactively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Is creative and innovative
• Is able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff and students
  
  Bilborough College is a highly successful provider of post-16 education to approximately 2200 students. We are committed to excellence, innovation and opportunities for students in all that we do. At BFMAT, we are a deliberately developmental organisation where staff and students grow together. We prioritise psychological safety, coaching, continuous learning and authentic collaboration, enabling people to thrive and perform at their best.
Our ambition is bold:
• Students are active co-creators of their learning, shaping curriculum, culture and decision-making.
• Staff work with high autonomy, clear purpose and a culture that values professional growth over compliance.
• The Trust is financially resilient, with strong professional services and decision-making that enables good judgement.
• We are growing - carefully, deliberately - while strengthening our values and deepening collaboration across all three colleges., This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to our students' experience at Bilborough and to be part of a "nurturing and aspirational culture in which students from many different backgrounds flourish together' and 'benefit from a vibrant and purposeful environment' as outlined in our most recent Ofsted report