Assistant Principal - Business & Community
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join the college group’s executive team and be a key figure in driving the strategic direction and operational excellence of the whole group. With an external focus, the Assistant Principal - Business & Community will develop transformational partnerships that will not only grow the college group offer but enhance the student experience to be exceptional.
- Job Reference:
- RS24/25/76
- Location:
- Bishop Auckland Campus
- Closing Date:
- 16 August 2024
- Pay:
- £69,377.72 to £75,751.96 per annum
- Hours:
- 37 hours per week, across 4.5 working days
- Duration:
- Permanent position
About the College:
The Bishop Auckland College Group comprises of a general FE college in a semi-rural location in south west County Durham, and its subsidiary company, South West Durham Training, located in Newton Aycliffe. At the main campus, the college also hosts its alternative provision, Durham Gateway, as well as the college nursery. A new site, the McIntyre Centre within the heart of Bishop Auckland is also due to open early in the 2024/25 academic year.
This is an ambitious and inclusive environment in which everyone is supported to thrive. With a dedicated team of staff who are passionate about the success of our students and communities, Bishop Auckland College Group is a great place to work and make your mark.
About the role:
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join the college group’s executive team and be a key figure in driving the strategic direction and operational excellence of the whole group. With an external focus, the Assistant Principal - Business & Community will develop transformational partnerships that will not only grow the college group offer but enhance the student experience to be exceptional.
The candidate we are looking for should have recent senior management experience of strategic business planning processes, particularly in relation to the development of market responsive provision. They should have a demonstrable track record of delivering growth against commercial targets and be able to evidence their ability to lead the design and implementation of innovative programmes to meet customer needs.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate past, successful partnership and collaborative working, and have the proven ability to develop, manage and lead a high-performing team.
Key information:
Salary: £69,377.72 to £75,751.96 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, across 4.5 working days
Location: Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane (although there will be the requirement to travel to other sites within County Durham as and when required)
Closing date: Friday 16 August 2024 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: week commencing Monday 19 August 2024
Interviews: during week commencing Tuesday 27 August 2024
Bishop Auckland College is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity. All staff have responsibilities in relation to safeguarding. It is expected that all staff make themselves aware of the Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy. All staff will be expected to participate in regular safeguarding training. All staff will need to comply fully with legislation and college policies and practices to ensure learners are safeguarded and protected. This role will involve engaging in ‘regulated activity’. Due to this post being regulated activity, we ask questions about your entire criminal record, including ‘spent’ and ‘unspent’ convictions as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
If you would like further discussion prior to submitting your application our Principal/Chief Executive, Shaun Hope, and the other members of the executive team would be happy to welcome you to a visit or answer any questions you may have. Please contact PA to the Principal, Natasha at natasha.brown@bacoll.ac.uk to arrange this.
To view the vacancy advertisement in full, please click here.
To view the recruitment pack, please click here.
To apply for this post please complete the application form:
Please note that a Curriculum Vitae (CV), will not be
accepted instead of an application form.
Bishop Auckland College is an equality, diversity and inclusive employer. We are committed to recruiting a more diverse workforce that reflects the people we serve.
College policy: Privacy Notice, Safer Recruiting policy, Policy on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders and DBS Code of Practice.
Completed applications should be emailed back to: emma.walker@bacoll.ac.uk or posted to:
HR Department
Bishop Auckland College
Bishop Auckland Campus
Woodhouse Lane
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6JZ
For more information or if you have a disability and need help completing the application please email: emma.walker@bacoll.ac.uk or contact our 24 hour answering service on 01388 443108.
Bishop Auckland College is committed to the safeguarding and the welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS disclosure. All teaching staff will be required to register with the Institute for Learning.
