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Vice Principal Curriculum & Quality

Salary: £115,000

Organisation: Barking and Dagenham College

Location: London

Closing Date: 01 Jul 2026


Barking & Dagenham College is a unique, diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is supported to grow, develop and really flourish. The college is a successful education and skills provider, embedded as an impactful anchor institution in the local area. With a broad offer, and a focus on outstanding teaching, learning, and support, we are committed to the success and well-being of our learners, staff, employers, and local community. We are passionate about inclusivity and providing a nurturing environment, with the best possible outcomes and experiences, for our students. 

As our Vice Principal Curriculum & Quality, you will play a key role in effective leadership and development of teaching, learning and assessment and all broader aspects of quality improvement and quality assurance.  Reporting to the Principal and Chief Executive and a member of the Executive and Senior Leadership Team, you will be instrumental in the strategic leadership of innovation and digital transformation to enhance the student experience and improve operational effectiveness.  As nominee, lead preparations for, and management of, Ofsted inspections, as well as other external regulatory and accountability processes.

You will be an authentic leader ready to make a profound impact and need to share our passion for inclusivity and exceptional learner experience.  An individual with integrity, who prioritises collaboration, empowers others, and is accessible to staff.  Our ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong sense of vision, and an effective leader of change, with the ability to empower and harness talent.

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. 

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Key Dates to Note:

Closing date for applications is: 2pm on Wednesday 1 July 2026

First-round Interviews (to take place via Teams): Thursday 2 and Friday 3 July 2026

Final selection date (to take place at the college): TBC

Contact Us
Rachel West
Recruitment Manager
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For an informal discussion about the role, contact Rachel at rachel.west@aoc.co.uk

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Register your interest in the Vice Principal Curriculum & Quality role at Barking and Dagenham College