Deputy Principal

Burnley College are recruiting for an exceptional Deputy Principal (Curriculum and Quality) to lead the academic and vocational work of the College, driving the highest standards across all learning programmes and outcomes.

The successful candidate will take strategic ownership of curriculum, teaching, learning and quality across the College, raising standards, sharpening self-assessment, and ensuring all learners experience consistently high-quality teaching and support. You will line manage Vice Principals, act as the College’s nominee for Ofsted inspections, and deputise for the Principal when required.

You will have a degree or equivalent and a recognised full teaching qualification is essential. You will bring to the College successful senior management experience at Assistant Principal level or above in a further education college, with significant staff leadership and budget management knowledge, as well as a deep understanding of 16-19 curriculum, Adult, Apprenticeships and Higher Education.

You must possess or be willing to work towards an appropriate Health & Safety qualification within 12 months and have or agree to successfully complete the Senior Leadership Programme.

Burnley College offers a wide range of A Levels, T Levels, Vocational and Apprenticeship pathways in addition to University, Adult Learning and business training programmes.

We pride ourselves on celebrating the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors and providing exceptional individualised support, positive student experiences and raising aspirations for all. Our facilities bring industry to life and place students in real-world environments, setting them up for success. Please see our College Charter on the Burnley College website for further details.

Burnley College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link provided. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail hr.recruitment@burnley.ac.uk

The closing date for this post is 12.00pm , Friday 19 June 2026

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