Assistant Principal Curriculum and Quality (x2)
Reference: SCCG3010 | Closing Date: 14/04/2026 | Interview Date: 23/04/26
Salary: £62,299 - £65,177. Incremental progression throughout the band is available.
Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1 FTE | Location: Pendleton Sixth Form College, Dronfield Road, M6 7FR
About the Role
Pendleton Sixth Form College is seeking two exceptional Assistant Principals to join our ambitious College Leadership Team at a time of continued growth and evolving curriculum innovation.
These senior leadership opportunities are ideal for forward thinking leaders with a strong track record in A level provision, ready to make a significant impact on the lives, experiences and outcomes of our learners.
Post 1: Assistant Principal – STEM & Social Studies
We are seeking a highly skilled leader with expertise in STEM disciplines, such as Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, and Social Sciences. The responsibility will be to ensure these subjects continue to grow, innovate, and excel. You will lead a diverse, high performing area known for academic rigour and strong student outcomes.
Post 2: Assistant Principal – Humanities, Culture & Commerce
This role is ideal for an experienced leader with a strong background in Humanities, Business, Economics, or other related cultural disciplines. We are seeking a strategic and impact driven leader with extensive knowledge of A Level curriculum, who is committed to raising achievement, improving grades, and securing outstanding outcomes for our learners.
As Assistant Principal, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the College. You will lead designated curriculum and cross college areas, ensuring that our provision remains academically rigorous, inclusive, and closely aligned to local and regional priorities. You will be a dynamic leader who inspires excellence, drives improvement and champions the very best of teaching, learning, and student support.
You will be an experienced leader with a proven track record of improving A level curriculum performance and leading successful teams within the FE or Sixth Form sector. You will be ambitious, analytical, solutions focused and committed to delivering an exceptional student experience. You will bring strong communication, influencing and partnership building skills, alongside a deep understanding of quality, curriculum planning, and the challenges and opportunities facing further education.
Most importantly, you will share our belief that every student can achieve and that great leadership unlocks potential.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete the attached application form and send to HR email address.
Reasons to Join Us:
• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.
Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees
The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.
Pendleton College 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.