Principal

New City College

Principal

Salary: £150,000

Location: London

New City College is one of the largest and most successful further education college groups in the UK, serving communities across east London and south Essex. With more than 11,000 young people and 16,000 adult learners, a turnover of £151m, an Outstanding Ofsted judgement and strong financial health, we are committed to transforming lives through education, skills and opportunity.

As we continue to deliver our ambitious Strategic Intent, we are seeking an outstanding individual for a pivotal leadership role: Principal.  This appointment will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of the College and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional outcomes for our learners, employers and communities.

The Principal will provide strategic and operational leadership across our Tower Hamlets and Hackney campuses, driving curriculum excellence, quality improvement, student success and stakeholder engagement. Working as a member of the Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will help lead one of the most dynamic and diverse further education groups in the country.

We are looking for an ambitious, resilient and values-driven leader with the vision, credibility and leadership skills to inspire others and make a lasting impact. With expertise in educational leadership, you will join a high-performing senior team committed to excellence, innovation and social mobility.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the leadership of a respected and ambitious college group that makes a tangible difference to the lives of thousands of learners every year.

Please visit our dedicated microsite, Principal microsite where you will find further information about this opportunity and details of how to apply. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants, Paul Aristides or Elyse Turner-Pearce at Anderson Quigley at elyse.turner-pearce@andersonquigley.com

New City College is committed to building a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, reflecting the communities we serve.

Closing date: 19 October 2026