Carlisle College (part of NCG) – Vice Principal

Salary

Competitive

Closing date

24/06/2025 at 9.00am

Interview date

Monday 7 July 2025

Lead Consultant

Amanda.Hart@fea.co.uk
FE Associates

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Introduction

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Progress. Shape the Future.

Carlisle College is seeking an exceptional and inspiring Vice Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal time in our development. As we prepare for further devolution in the adult skills landscape across Cumbria and beyond, we need a dynamic leader ready to drive innovation, growth and excellence.

As Vice Principal, you will play a key strategic role in shaping the college’s future as we launch our new strategic plan. A strong grasp of quality improvement, curriculum development and performance management will be essential to raising standards and delivering outstanding outcomes. You will provide leadership and oversight of our Apprenticeships and Adult Education provision, ensuring high quality and responsiveness to learner, employer and regional needs.

You will also lead on data and performance management systems, ensuring data is accurate, timely and used intelligently to inform decision-making at all levels. Your ability to turn data into action will be central to our quality and strategic planning processes.

We are seeking an experienced senior leader from a FE or HE background, who understands the evolving post-16 education environment – someone prepared to engage with devolved funding structures, regional skills priorities and employer engagement, to ensure Carlisle College remains agile, ambitious and impactful.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our recruitment partner, by emailing Amanda.Hart@fea.co.uk

Supporting documents.

NCG Ofsted Report

NCG SAR 2023-2024

Organisation Chart

Carlisle College Strategy 2025

How to apply

If you have the very special qualities and the passion to make a real a difference to the future of our students and business, then we would like to hear from you.

Please complete the registration form below to access the candidate information pack, application form and the equality and diversity form.

NB: Please ensure you complete all fields and click on both the Terms and Conditions check box as well as the Consent check box to enable access to the documents.

We have appointed FE Associates to help us find the right person. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties should arrange an initial conversation with our FE Associates lead consultant to discuss the role before the closing date.

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Step 2: Submitting your application.

Prior to submitting an application, interested parties should arrange an initial conversation with our FE Associates lead consultant, by emailing  Amanda.Hart@fea.co.uk, to discuss the role before the closing date.

Once you have obtained the full information and had an informal discussion with the lead consultant, you must email your application to recruitment@fea.co.uk by the closing date deadline. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Your application must include the following 2 documents:

  1. A fully completed Application Form (located above). Please do not include your CV as part of, or substitute for, the application form.
  2. The Equality and Diversity Form (located above).

PLEASE NOTE THESE FORMS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IOS/MAC (PAGES) 

Key Dates for Submitting Your Application:

  • Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 24 June  2025
  • Interview date: Monday 7 July 2025