Vice Principal - Curriculum (Adult Skills)

Vice Principal - Curriculum (Adult Skills)

Transform Lives Through Learning. Shape Futures Through Skills.

Salary: Grade 10 £77,151 – £86,823.00

Location: Scunthorpe/Doncaster
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

A Unique Opportunity to Make a Lasting Difference

Education changes lives.

For adults, it can mean a second chance, a new career, increased confidence, improved wellbeing, or the opportunity to fulfil ambitions that once seemed beyond reach.

We are seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Vice Principal - Curriculum (Adult Skills). This is a career-defining opportunity to lead and shape an ambitious adult skills strategy that delivers meaningful outcomes for individuals, employers and communities.

As Vice Principal, you will lead the strategic development, quality and performance of our adult skills provision, ensuring it remains innovative, inclusive and responsive to local, regional and national priorities. You will champion opportunities for adults to gain the skills, qualifications and confidence they need to progress into employment, further learning and sustained success.

Alongside responsibility for the College's adult skills provision, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of English and mathematics, leading strategic improvements that strengthen student achievement and ensure these vital foundation skills remain central to educational excellence and social mobility.

This is a role for a leader who believes passionately in the power of education to transform lives and who can inspire teams to achieve exceptional outcomes for every student.

The Role

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for all Adult Skills curriculum provision across the College.
• Lead an exciting programme of strategic development for English and mathematics, working with specialist leaders to further strengthen quality, innovation and learner achievement across these cornerstone areas of the curriculum.
• Develop and implement a compelling adult skills strategy aligned to local, regional and national priorities.
• Drive exceptional student outcomes, participation, progression and achievement.
• Lead curriculum innovation that responds effectively to economic demands and emerging skills needs.
• Ensure provision supports individuals furthest from the labour market while creating pathways to employment and higher-level learning.
• Build strong partnerships with local authorities, devolved authorities, employers, community organisations and funding bodies.
• Drive a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement across the adult learning portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with funding regulations, quality frameworks and contractual requirements.
• Use performance intelligence to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Lead and inspire curriculum leaders, managers and staff to deliver outstanding learner experiences.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an inspirational leader with the vision, determination and expertise to deliver excellence at scale.

You will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience within further education, adult learning, skills or workforce development.
• A strong track record of improving quality, performance and student outcomes.
• Experience of leading adult education provision within complex and evolving funding environments.
• A deep understanding of adult skills policy, devolution and lifelong learning.
• The ability to identify and respond to emerging skills priorities and labour market needs.
• Proven experience of leading organisational improvement and cultural change.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong commercial and strategic awareness.
• A commitment to widening participation, social mobility and student success.

Most importantly, you will be a leader who recognises that education can be transformational at any stage of life and who is driven by the difference adult learning can make to individuals, families and communities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead a provision with profound social and economic impact.

You will play a critical role in shaping skills provision that supports individuals into employment, helps businesses access talented workforces, and contributes directly to regional prosperity and growth.

We offer:

• A strategic and influential role within a forward-thinking college.
• The opportunity to shape the future direction of adult education and skills.
• A highly committed and experienced team of professionals.
• Strong partnerships across employers, local authorities, mayoral combined authorities and community organisations.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A generous benefits package, including substantial annual leave and pension benefits.

Be Part of Something Bigger

The skills agenda has never been more important.

Communities need opportunities. Employers need talent. Adults need pathways to realise their potential.

As our next Vice Principal - Curriculum (Adult Skills), you will have the opportunity to lead provision that creates those opportunities every day.

If you are an ambitious leader with the vision to drive innovation, the determination to secure outstanding outcomes and the passion to change lives through learning, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of adult education, skills and opportunity.

Closing Date 11th November 2026