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Darlington College seeks an exceptional and student-centred leader to join our Executive Team as Assistant Principal – Students. This is a pivotal strategic leadership role within the College, responsible for shaping and delivering an outstanding student experience from first engagement through to successful progression and destination outcomes.
Students are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an inspirational leader who will champion a culture where every student feels welcomed, safe, valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. The successful postholder will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all aspects of the student journey, ensuring high-quality, inclusive and responsive services that enable all learners to thrive.
Working closely with the Deputy CEO and Principal and fellow Executive Team members, the Assistant Principal – Students will lead a broad portfolio of student-facing services, ensuring alignment with the College’s strategic priorities, national policy developments, statutory responsibilities and sector best practice.
We are seeking a dynamic, visible and values-driven leader with substantial senior leadership experience within further education, education, public sector or a similarly complex organisation.
Why Join Us? At Darlington College students are at the centre of our mission. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future student experience within an ambitious and inclusive further education college committed to transforming lives and communities.
Darlington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Child protection is the responsibility of all staff. The College will therefore:
•Encourage and maintain an environment where students feel secure, are encouraged to talk, and are listened to
•Ensure students know that there are staff in the College whom they can approach if they are worried
•Include opportunities in the curriculum for students to develop the skills they need to recognise and stay safe from abuse
•All staff will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding induction and training.