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Job Reference LUM57/2964

Apply for this job Contract Type: LEG - Permanent - Full Time Working Weeks / Fixed Term Dates: 52 Salary: £84,505 to £92,328 depending on experience Working Hours: 37 hours City/Town: Leeds Closing Date: 30/11/2026 Job Category: Curriculum Management Group Member: Leeds City College Campus: Park Lane Campus

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role

Principal 

Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College and 14+ Academies Provision

Shape futures. Inspire excellence. Lead transformation.

We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to join Luminate Education Group as Principal, with strategic responsibility for Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College and the Group's 14+ provision based at Park Lane, Leeds.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a diverse and growing portfolio of post-14 education, shaping outstanding learner experiences and creating clear pathways to higher education, employment and lifelong success for thousands of young people across the region.

As Principal, you will provide inspirational leadership, driving a culture of high expectations, inclusion and excellence. You will ensure our curriculum is ambitious, future-focused and destination-led, equipping learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Working closely with the Executive Principal of Leeds City College and wider group leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in responding to local and regional skills priorities, strengthening educational outcomes and delivering our strategic vision.

You will also be a passionate advocate for partnership working, building strong relationships with schools, universities, employers and community stakeholders to create meaningful opportunities and positive progression routes for learners.

This role would suit a forward-thinking educational leader with a proven track record of delivering outstanding outcomes, leading change and inspiring teams to achieve their full potential.

If you are passionate about empowering young people, developing exceptional learning environments and leading with purpose, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future for the next generation of learners.

Applicants are welcome to arrange a campus tour before applying and for an informal discussion about the role please contact [email removed]

Interviews will take place on 10th and 11th December 2026.

What You Will Do

• Lead the provision and learner experience across Leeds Sixth Form College and Pudsey Sixth Form College, including the 14–16 education offer, establishing coherent and ambitious curricula appropriate to each cohort, with clear progression routes and high-quality delivery.
• Provide dynamic and visible leadership to staff, developing highly effective teams, coaching and managing leaders, and establishing clear accountability for performance and improvement.
• Lead effective business planni