Edinburgh College - Assistant Principal Curriculum

Assistant Principal Curriculum: Centre of Health, Care and Wellbeing
£80,753 per annum
37 hours per week
Sighthill Campus – working across all four campuses

Edinburgh College is seeking an outstanding leader to join our Senior Management Team as Assistant Principal Curriculum, with responsibility for the Centre of Health, Care and Wellbeing
This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team of around 140 staff, including direct line management of three Heads of Department. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our curriculum, driving innovation, and ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and student outcomes.

Working closely with the Vice Principals and SMT colleagues, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the Centre’s contribution to the College’s vision, values, and long-term success. You will lead curriculum development, oversee quality assurance, manage resources effectively, and develop strong partnerships with employers, communities, and stakeholders.

About You
We are looking for an experienced and inspirational leader with:

• A strong track record in college management and team leadership.
• Proven ability to set strategic direction and deliver on ambitious targets.
• Experience of leading change and driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A degree-level qualification (SCQF Level 9 or above).

A background in Health and Wellbeing and/or a teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent) is desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact – shaping the future of Health and Wellbeing education and supporting learners to succeed.

Edinburgh College is Scotland’s Capital City College, each year helping tens of thousands of students to reach their educational goals and achieve the future they want. They provide high-quality education and training with over 700 courses across 17 different subject areas and full-time, part-time, evening and distance learning options available from access to degree level. The College currently has sector-leading completion rates with 97% of students going on to a positive destination.Based across four campuses, including three in the city, the College is at the heart of the Edinburgh community and serves a population of over 730,000 across the region. The College also works with around 2,000 businesses to help understand their needs and ensure that they are providing the skills and training they need not just for now, but into the future.

Edinburgh College has a reputation as one of the UK’s most internationally active colleges. Each year they welcome international students from over 135 countries around the world to study with them and have carried out projects across five continents in the last few years.

The College is committed to empowering our communities and increasing diversity within the Senior Management Team. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from BME backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented at this level.

How to Apply

We hope that you have found the information on this site useful. If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further please contact Katharine Price, Gillian Blackadder or Donogh O’Brien at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.

To apply, please upload your CV and supporting statement as one combined document by the role blow, if your Cover Letter is separate to your CV please send it separately to applications@aspenpeople.co.uk:

• Assistant Principal Curriculum: Centre of Health & Wellbeing

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given on their CV and supporting statement against the job description and person specification. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements.

We would also be grateful if your supporting statement could include details of two referees (please note that referees will not be contacted until offer stage or without prior consent).

Please note that you will receive an immediate acknowledgment of your application. If you do not receive this please contact Gillian Blackadder on 0141 212 7555.

Recruitment Timeline

Assistant Principal Curriculum: Centre of Health & Wellbeing:

• Closing date: Monday 13th October 2025
• Initial (virtual) interviews: w/c 27th October 2025
• Final (in-person) interviews: Wednesday 12th November 2025