London South East Colleges – Deputy Principal Learner Life, SEND and Stronger Communities

Salary

Competitive

Closing date

14/07/2025 at 9.00am

Interview date

Tuesday 22 and Thursday 24 July 2025

Lead Consultant

Asma.Ahmad@fea.co.uk
FE Associates

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Introduction

London South East Colleges is a thriving and forward-thinking college, with campuses in Bromley, Bexley, Orpington and Greenwich, employing nearly 14,000 learners from across London and 1,000 staff members. We are the proud sponsor of the London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi Academy with a proven track record of academic and financial success.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Senior Team as Deputy Principal – Learner Life, SEND and Stronger Communities. This strategic role will drive the college’s inclusive agenda, championing learner wellbeing, support for SEND students and community engagement. You will lead the development of outstanding SEND provision and ensure inclusive practices are embedded across all campuses. With responsibility for safeguarding, student voice, enrichment and wellbeing, you’ll place the learner experience at the heart of everything we do. You will build community partnerships that improve access to education and promote social mobility.

We’re looking for a passionate senior leader with a proven track record in SEND, safeguarding, learner support or community education. You’ll bring strong strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, values-driven approach to leadership. If you’re ready to make a significant impact on learners’ lives and strengthen our communities, we want to hear from you.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to download the candidate information pack by registering their details below and contacting Asma.Ahmad@fea.co.uk to discuss the role.

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.

Thank you for registering your interest. You can now download the information relating to this vacancy.

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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 Asma.Ahmad@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 Monday 14 July 2025
  • Interviews will be held on Tuesday 22 and Thursday 24 July 2025