Job Title: Assistant Principal - Service Sectors (FE)Location: Birmingham Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (Fixed)Job type: Permanent, Full-timeUCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. University College Birmingham's FE College has grown significantly in recent years, and we are strengthening our leadership structure to ensure our curriculum continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for learners and employers.We are seeking an experienced curriculum leader to join us as Assistant Principal - Service Sectors.About the Role:Reporting to the FE Deputy Principal, the Assistant Principal will provide strategic and operational leadership across UCB's Service Sector curriculum areas while also holding cross-college responsibility for the strategic development and performance of the Adult Skills offer.This role will lead Heads of Department and work closely with quality and student experience teams to ensure strong teaching, clear progression pathways and inclusive learner support.Key Responsibilities:Provide strategic leadership of Service Sector curriculum provisionLead the development of an ambitious curriculum from Level 1 to Level 3Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessmentOversee performance metrics including achievement, retention and progressionLead Adult Skills provision and growth strategies across the FE CollegeLine manage Heads of Department and support staff developmentBuild strong employer and community partnershipsAbout You:You will be a strong curriculum leader with experience managing teams in FE or a similar setting.You will bring:Experience leading Service Sector curriculum areasA proven track record of improving teaching and learningStrong leadership and coaching skillsExcellent data analysis and performance management capabilityA commitment to inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learnersWhy Join UCB?This role offers the opportunity to shape innovative, industry-relevant curriculum provision and help students progress successfully into employment or further study.Benefits:Generous allocation of annual leave38 days' paid leave per year12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary DaysExcellent Teachers' Pension SchemeEmployer ContributionsTeachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement supportAnnual health MOTs with our Registered NurseExcellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorshipA variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central BirminghamFree on-site gym membershipExtra Information:All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.Closing Date - Sunday 12th April 2026. Interview Date - TBC.Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Deputy Principal, Vice Principal - FE, Vice Principal - FE, Assistant Principal - FE, Director of FE, Director of Education, Education Director, Assistant Director (FE), may also be considered for this role.JBRP1_UKTJ