Assistant Principal - STEM (FE)

As our FE College continues to expand, University College Birmingham is investing in new leadership roles to strengthen curriculum leadership and ensure outstanding outcomes for our students.

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced leader to join our team as Assistant Principal – STEM.

About the Role

Reporting to the FE Deputy Principal, the Assistant Principal (STEM) will provide strategic leadership for STEM curriculum provision across the FE College and hold responsibility for the delivery and performance of GCSE Maths and English across FE programmes.

This role will lead Heads of Department and work closely with quality and student experience teams to ensure strong teaching, clear progression pathways and inclusive learner support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of the FE STEM curriculum
• Oversee the cross-college delivery of GCSE Maths and English
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment
• Monitor performance metrics and lead quality improvement initiatives
• Line manage Heads of Department and support leadership development
• Develop employer partnerships and enrichment opportunities for STEM students 

About You 

You will be an experienced FE curriculum leader with a strong background in STEM education.

You will bring:

• Leadership experience within STEM curriculum areas
• Expertise in improving teaching, learning and assessment
• Strong data analysis and performance management skills
• Experience supporting vulnerable learners and inclusive practice
• A commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for students

Why Join UCB?

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of STEM education within a growing FE College that is committed to innovation, employer engagement and student success.

Benefits: 

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers’ Pension Scheme – 28.6%
  • Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
  • Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
  • Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
  • A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
  • Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
  • Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: 12 April 2026

How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.

Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating

UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. 

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