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Principal and CEO
Salary: £149,999
Organisation: Petroc
Location: Tiverton and Barnstaple, North Devon
Closing Date: 27 Oct 2024
Petroc is committed to driving forward educational success in further and higher education. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge, and skills of individuals, communities, and businesses in Devon and beyond. The college is a highly successful education and skills provider, embedded as an impactful anchor institution in the local area, with an income of around £30m. Excellence through learning is at the heart of what the college does. Excellence is what we do and is what we support others to attain. Petroc enables the highest levels of learner achievement and the highest levels of career and life fulfilment.
The college has a bright future, and we are committed to appointing an inspirational individual to lead the college at this pivotal point in our development. We are seeking a resilient and driven individual with integrity, who prioritises collaboration, empowers others, and is visible and accessible to staff and students. You will create a culture, where staff and students can develop, flourish, and feel valued at all levels.
Our new Principal and CEO will possess the ability to nurture and develop relationships with key external stakeholders. A commercially focused individual with sound financial acumen is of key importance, as is the drive for excellence and enhancement of our offer and outcomes. Innovative, aspirational, and entrepreneurial, you will strengthen our vision of excellence through learning. A strong leader with exemplary influencing skills, you will nurture, and inspire the whole college community, ensuring the college provides the best outcomes for all.
You may be a current serving Principal or an aspiring leader seeking your first Principal post, either way, you will need to share our passion for inclusivity and exceptional student experience.
If you believe that you have the drive, vision, skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to make a difference and help us realise our ambitions, we want to hear from you.
Petroc is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Welcome Letter
PDF (39.594 KB)
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Job Description and Person Specification
PDF (259.988 KB)
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Petroc Strategy 2025
PDF (1.09 MB)
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Petroc Annual Accountability Statement 2024
PDF (616.111 KB)
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Petroc Financial Statement
PDF (3.209 MB)
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Petroc Ofsted Inspection
PDF (352.291 KB)
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Safer Recruitment Policy pdf
PDF (230.683 KB)
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Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy pdf
PDF (552.324 KB)
Key Dates to Note:
Closing date for applications is: Sunday 27 October 2024
First-round interviews (to take place via Teams): Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 October
Final interviews (to take place at the college): Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 November
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel at rachel.west@aoc.co.uk