Vice Principal (Curriculum and Quality)

Vice Principal (Curriculum and Quality)

Salary: £95,000 per annum plus Car Allowance and Medical Cover

At Coleg Gwent, our mission is simple: to CHANGE LIVES THROUGH LEARNING. We are one of the top performing colleges in Wales and we have high aspirations for our students, for our staff and for the communities we serve.

We now have an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join our senior leadership team and be part of our success story. This opportunity has arisen due to the current Deputy Principal being successfully appointed to replace the Principal/Chief Executive when he retires in September 2024.

As a senior postholder, you will provide excellent leadership to staff, setting high expectations and standards of behaviour, leading by example as an outstanding role model. 

Who are we looking for?

• You will have extensive experience of leadership in the FE sector, able to provide evidence of recent impactful strategies that improve learner outcomes and the learning experience.
• You will be a creative and inspirational strategic leader with a positive attitude who can engage staff and will work collaboratively across the region.
• You will be an outstanding communicator, both verbally and in writing, able to present complex data and scenarios in a way that is understandable to a wide range of audiences.
• You will demonstrate an ability to build strong relationships, to collaborate with and engage all staff across the college and influence at a senior level.
• You will have an analytical mind and a key strength in working with complex data sets, able to analyse, evaluate and synthesise data to inform lines of enquiry and bring about quality improvement across all areas of provision.
• You will have a continuous improvement mind-set with experience of delivering innovative improvement strategies balanced against organisational efficiency.
• You will be well organised with outstanding planning skills combined with an ability to pay attention to detail and work under pressure.
• You will have ability and proven experience in managing large scale multi-site change in education.

In return, the College offers many employment benefits including generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme and many on-site benefits and facilities.

You will join a college that is ambitious, purposeful, committed and supportive.

Within easy access of the M4 corridor, our campuses are set within reach of some of the most beautiful countryside in South Wales. If you want to make a difference, this is the place to do it.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

The College is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) if appropriate.

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the Education Workforce Council.

Lecturing posts will require a teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE) or the willingness to attain one with a specified period of time. This will be a requirement under your contract of employment and EWC registration.

At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and which promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process.

Our goal is to ensure these commitments are also embedded in our day-to-day working practices with our learners, colleagues, and partners.

We know the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity, and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Coleg Gwent. We want every individual to feel confident, proud, and able to bring their whole selves to work. 

We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and increasing diversity in the College by removing barriers and supporting all our staff to reach their potential. To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBTQ+, non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from candidates who speak languages other than English and everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership (both same sex and opposite sex), impairment or health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression in line with our Equality Opportunities policy. All campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and affiliates of the Black Leadership Group. Key to supporting this work and providing peer support are 6 Board sponsored Staff Networks (Enabled, Men’s Alliance, Women Together, Cynefin, LGBTQ+ and Race Alliance).

What brings us together?

We are committed to building a culture of inclusion that empowers our people to thrive and fosters a sense of belonging.

To support the College in being a respectful community we have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) steering group. Hear our ED&I Champions talk about why they are so passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion – Link in attached document.

Your wellbeing matters.

Your wellbeing is important to us. We want to ensure you are able to make the most of the opportunities and reach your full potential. From a programme of wellbeing activities throughout the year underpinned by the Headspace app for all staff which has a diverse selection of meditations that aim to fulfil both beginners and long-time meditators needs and preferences to Partners who are trained mental health champions, to subsidised gym access, we’re determined to create an environment that supports everyone’s mental and physical health.

Closing Date: 07/05/24

Interview Date: 16/05/24