Group Head of School - Applied Science

As a Group Head of School, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward our strategic objectives and ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and learner experience across our Applied Science curriculum and services.

You will be a strong candidate for this role if you can demonstrate:

• You will lead on the development and delivery of outstanding educational provision
• Working collaboratively with staff across departments to implement innovative and inclusive practices that support both learners and colleagues to thrive.
• A successful track record of line managing teaching and support staff, driving performance and accountability
• The ability to use data effectively to improve learner attendance, retention, and progression

This role is offered on a fixed term contract from 25 November 2025 - 25 November 2026.

About the Team

You will be joining a high-performing and forward-thinking leadership team, working closely with colleagues across CCC to deliver on our shared goals. This role will involve line management of 5 staff, supporting their development and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

As part of our senior leadership structure, you will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of the college and ensuring its delivery through effective leadership, innovation, and operational oversight.

About You

We're looking for an inspiring and experienced leader with:

• Proven success in leading teams or departments within an educational or comparable setting
• Deep understanding of curriculum design, quality assurance, and student achievement
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and people management skills
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build effective partnerships internally and externally
• A relevant teaching qualification and leadership training (or willingness to obtain these) with experience

You'll be passionate about shaping education that changes lives and ready to contribute meaningfully to the long-term vision and success of the organisation.

About Us:

Capital City College (CCC), one of the UK's largest FE colleges in the UK, is seeking to appoint a Group Principal. This influential group supports over 35,000 students based across 12 London campuses annually to develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education. This is done by an unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and an obsession with the quality of the student experience, which is underpinned by a resilient and prudent approach to financial management. Capital City College are widely recognised for their commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone.

CCC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check - with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.

Our Values

To create a future that's uniquely yours.

As the largest further and higher education college in London, we offer the quality you deserve, state of the art facilities and a wide range of courses as unique as your interests and aptitude. Through partnerships with industry and academia, we open doors to your real-world success.

Apply now to bring your expertise as a Group Head of School to one of London's leading Further Education providers-drive excellence, shape curriculum, and make a lasting impact on learner success!