About Newham College:
Newham College stands as London's leading and most successful institution for vocational education, consistently recognised for excellence. For five consecutive years, the Department for Education has named Newham College the top-performing large Further Education (FE) college in the area.
We are seeking a passionate and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Vice Principal of Adults & Skills.
About the Role:
This is a pivotal leadership role with oversight of a wide-ranging adult and skills curriculum, including:
Apprenticeships & Adult Learning Programmes
Higher Education via the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT)
Construction, Engineering & Green Technologies
Business Development, Commercial Activity & Employer Engagement
Strategic Bidding, Project Oversight, and Work Placement Management
Local Skills Improvement Plan leadership
You will be responsible for ensuring these provisions meet the highest standards, align with local and national priorities, and support our vision of delivering world-class education that empowers our learners and strengthens our communities.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking an innovative and collaborative leader who can:
Develop and deliver a responsive, inclusive adult curriculum
Drive business development and income generation
Lead on strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and funding opportunities
Align college strategy with local economic and employment needs
Be accountable for quality assurance and compliance, including Ofsted preparedness
Essential Experience & Skills:
Extensive leadership experience in FE/HE, particularly in adult and employer-led provision
Strong understanding of adult and apprenticeship funding models
Demonstrated success in securing and delivering externally funded projects
A degree and relevant teaching or assessing qualifications
Strategic vision, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to equality, sustainability, and student success
Why Join Us?
Newham College is on a transformational journey—expanding opportunity, investing in cutting-edge facilities, and becoming a hub for innovation and community development. As Vice Principal, you will help shape the future of adult learning and skills training in one of the most diverse and vibrant parts of the UK.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College&©s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. All posts in the College are subject to a List 99 check and Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.
Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
Closing Date: 17th August 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Newham College of Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.