Vice Principal - Telford 6th Telford College

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Vice Principal - Telford 6th Telford College Lead the launch of Telford 6th, the new purpose-built A Level centre of Telford College and drive the development of outstanding academic performance and student experience as our new Vice Principal.

• Location: Telford, Shropshire

Who we are Telford College is a further education provider within Telford & Wrekin and the surrounding region, serving more than 7,000 learners across an expansive and responsive curriculum. We have been praised for the continuing improvement in the quality of provision and our outstanding financial health.

Telford College plays a central role in supporting the local communities and employers of Telford and Wrekin through a curriculum offer which includes A Levels, technical pathways, apprenticeships and higher education.

The college achieved an overall 'Good' Ofsted rating following our last inspection in December 2024. This outcome, coupled with our outstanding financial health has allowed us to position ourselves regionally as a secure, forward looking institution which strives to deliver the best possible outcomes for those we serve.

We launched our current strategic plan last year, establishing our vision to be a world-class college underpinned by our core values of ambition, respect and connection. Within this plan, we have identified the four primary strategic aims which will underpin the work we do as a college.

These are:

• Inspire our students to achieve their potential and more.
• Drive economic growth through innovative and impactful partnerships.
• Enable our people to deliver excellent outcomes and have rewarding careers.
• Advance the sustainability of the college.

We have made a significant investment to create a learning environment that is industry standard. This investment reflects our commitment to innovation and community transformation. Our college has a growing presence in Telford's Station Quarter, including a digital and maths skills hub and, more relevant to this role, a new sixth form centre - Telford 6th - which you will lead and which will be the dedicated home to our A Level provision from September 2026; a space which will welcome over 500 students through its doors each year.

About the role To lead Telford 6th, we seek to appoint a Vice Principal to join our college executive leadership team. You will be responsible for the strategic development and operational delivery of Telford 6th as we strive to achieve our mission of delivering the highest quality of education and training for our communities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing the new A Level centre as it opens in September 2026.

The role combines strategic vision with hands on operational leadership to ensure we deliver outstanding academic outcomes and experiences for our students.

You will lead the design and development of our curriculum, ensuring that the quality of our provision improves year-on-year, helping Telford 6th establish a sector-wide reputation for high-quality delivery and outcomes.

You will oversee collaborative efforts to develop high quality teaching, learning and assessment and use rigorous data analysis to monitor performance, identify risks and drive targeted interventions.

The role comes with a broad range of key responsibilities.

Our new Vice Principal will oversee the quality assurance processes relating to our A Level provision. This will include lesson observations, performance reviews, self assessment and curriculum reviews.

A critical aspect of the role will relate to the leadership of your team, fostering high expectations whilst having a focus on their well-being and belonging, which will be in keeping with the positive, inclusive culture that we are proud to have built across the college more broadly.

We will expect you to be a visible presence across the campus, building relationships, understanding day to day realities and modelling the professionalism and ambition expected of staff and students - and building on our core values of ambition, respect and connection.

The Vice Principal is responsible for resource allocation, including curriculum planning, timetabling and efficient use of physical, financial and technological resources to maximise student success and operational efficiency.

The potential impact of this role and our ambitions relating to the future of our A Level provision cannot be understated. Our new Vice Principal will take on a significant opportunity to shape the educational experience of over 500 A Level students annually, influence staff culture and set high expectations across our campus.

Who we are looking for Candidates who apply to become our new Vice Principal - Telford 6th will need to demonstrate considerable experience as a successful, inspirational and dedicated post 16 education leader with significant expertise and track record in delivering high-quality A Level provision and outcomes for students.

Your experience will include a strong track record of supporting diverse student cohorts in achieving their potential. This experience will be underpinned by your ability to develop innovative, high quality teaching and learning experiences which allow all students to thrive from day one.

You will possess experience in delivering rigorous quality assurance and improvement processes, and an ability to analyse data and implement evidence-based change where needed.

As an inspiring, influential and confident communicator, you will be comfortable in meeting with a broad range of stakeholders. This might be leading events with our staff, talking with our students or meeting prospective parents and local school leaders to support our recruitment efforts. Equally, this could be representing the college across a range of forums within the sector.

As a leader, we seek someone with a range of key personal qualities that align with our own organisational values. You will be a values-led leader who can inspire and motivate their team whilst providing empathetic support as they navigate the move into our new Telford 6th space and beyond.

As a member of our college executive leadership team, you will not only be expected to lead Telford 6th but also become an engaged, valued and trusted strategic leader of the college. As such, you will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, model high levels of professionalism and demonstrate an ability to collaborate with colleagues at a strategic level.

This will include a need to show strong financial acumen, an understanding of the broader operational challenges faced by organisations across the sector and an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding, which will always remain a core priority.

Ultimately, our new Vice Principal - Telford 6th will combine visionary leadership with operational expertise to shape an ambitious academic culture, driving continuous improvement and ensuring every student is supported to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Peridot Partners and Telford College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

To view the job description and person specification, please go to the 'How to Apply' tab above, fill in your details and download the job pack. For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners:

If you would like to know more about this role please contact Dan Baxter

Welcome from the Principal & Chief Executive Officer Our mission at Telford College is to deliver the highest quality of education and training for our communities. To that end, we are about to open a brand-new 6th form in the centre of Telford as part of a multi-million-pound investment in the centre of Telford. This new post will be central to supporting the success of this significant investment, bringing about new opportunities for communities served by the college, with very strong backing from our community partners who will do all they can to support our success.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a highly committed and innovative executive and senior leadership team to deliver provision that is of exceptional quality, shaping the direction of Telford 6th for years to come.

At Telford College, we aim to inspire our students to achieve their potential and more and enable our people to deliver excellent outcomes and have rewarding careers. Our new Vice Principal for Telford 6th will have the opportunity to utilise their expertise, experience and track record of delivery to support the college to achieve those aims within a college culture where they will be empowered to make impactful decisions.

I am highly ambitious for Telford 6th and look forward to working with a leader who can inspire both students and staff on this remarkable journey.

Lawrence Wood
Principal & Chief Executive Officer, Telford College

About us As Telford & Wrekin's only further education college, we play an important role in supporting our local communities to thrive, working closely with local and regional employers.

In addition to our main campus in Wellington, we now also have two sites in Telford town centre's Station Quarter - a digital and maths skills hub and a new sixth form centre due to open in September 2026.
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