Assistant Principal - Curriculum and Quality

Twickenham, Greater London

£73,796 - £85,519

Permanent

Richmond upon Thames College

The Assistant Principal - Curriculum and Quality will work with and manage the Heads of Schools to ensure that the management of these areas accords with the expectations and aspirations of the College, particularly that our students enjoy a high-quality experience at the College and achieve high standards of success.

The post is a critical leadership position, thus outstanding leadership and management skills are required to ensure that staff are effectively supported, directed and that their performance is managed so that students can achieve their full potential. Emphasis will be placed on a driving ambition for our students achieving their aspirations through inspired leadership of the curriculum and services for students.

Self-evaluation and the ability to develop and maintain a performance management culture is vital to this role together with the ability to propose and actively participate in initiatives that support the College's drive for excellence.

Richmond upon Thames College is part of the Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College Group (HRUC) and is one of London's most successful Further Education Colleges providing education and training to 16-19 year old's and adults from across Richmond, London and Surrey, for over 80 years. We have opened a new building in 2020 and a brand-new technology-focused STEM Centre in 2024.

This exciting and innovative new learning environment is located within the grounds of the current college site, so remains convenient for public transport links - it is adjacent to the A316 and just a short walk from Twickenham rail station and a number of regular London bus routes.

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Equal Opportunities

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

Where references are taken up by the College, it is our policy not to disclose references to candidates.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College (HRUC) is committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, employees, learners, and volunteers, including those with criminal records. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including ex-offenders. Our approach is in line with all relevant and current safeguarding and equality legislation.

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The post is a critical leadership position, thus outstanding leadership and management skills are required to ensure that staff are effectively supported, directed and that their performance is managed so that students can achieve their full potential. Emphasis will be placed on a driving ambition for our students achieving their aspirations through inspired leadership of the curriculum and services for students.

Self-evaluation and the ability to develop and maintain a performance management culture is vital to this role together with the ability to propose and actively participate in initiatives that support the College's drive for excellence.

Richmond upon Thames College is part of the Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College Group (HRUC) and is one of London's most successful Further Education Colleges providing education and training to 16-19 year old's and adults from across Richmond, London and Surrey, for over 80 years. We have opened a new building in 2020 and a brand-new technology-focused STEM Centre in 2024.

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