via Reed · 15 September 2026 ·12 days ago

Vice Principal - Student experience

Reed
Galashiels Full-time GBP 89,900 – 89,900
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Vice Principal - Student Experience

Scotland

Salary: £89,900 per annum

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Further Education leader to join a successful college as Vice Principal - Student Experience.

Reporting directly to the Principal & CEO, you will provide strategic leadership across curriculum, quality, student experience, student support services and management information systems, ensuring outstanding outcomes for learners and stakeholders alike.

This is a key Executive Leadership Team position with responsibility for driving continuous improvement, enhancing the learner journey and shaping the strategic direction of the college.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership across curriculum, quality and student experience.

  • Lead quality assurance and improvement initiatives across the organisation.

  • Oversee Student Support Services, Safeguarding and Prevent responsibilities.

  • Provide leadership for MIS and learner data functions.

  • Drive improvements in learner achievement, retention and progression.

  • Develop productive relationships with employers, schools, universities and external partners.

  • Support the delivery of the college's strategic objectives and growth ambitions.

Essential Requirements

Senior leadership experience within Further Education

Experience leading curriculum and quality functions

Strong understanding of safeguarding, Prevent and student support services

Proven record of improving learner outcomes

Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams

Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills

Teaching qualification and degree-level education (or equivalent)

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary £89,900

  • Permanent position

  • Executive leadership opportunity

  • Significant strategic influence

  • Opportunity to shape learner experience across the organisation

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