West Thames College • Isleworth, West London
About this role
West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country.
We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking.
We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.
At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The purpose of the post is
To provide strategic leadership to the College curriculum in line with the College values and principles, and ensure that our provision responds to students’ needs while addressing Government priorities and continuing to improve quality.
To provide strategic leadership of the Apprenticeship provision, ensuring that our provision responds to apprentices’ and employers’ needs while addressing Government priorities resulting in growth and continuing to improve quality.
To provide strategic leadership of the Higher Education provision at the College to ensure high academic standards, student success, compliance with the regulating body and continuous improvement.
To provide strategic leadership on the quality of teaching, learning and assessment to ensure that the quality is outstanding.
To provide strategic leadership on the design and implementation of the College’s Digital Transformation and Innovation Strategy to enhance students experience, including teaching, learning and assessment and operational effectiveness.
To support the work of the ED Finance, HR & Development to drive up performance and standards, including the Apprenticeship provision in order to meet the strategic objectives.
To lead on curriculum administration ensuring that this function effectively supports the work of the Curriculum Directorates.
Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date
15th June 2026
The Selection process will take place over two days.
Day 1 - Selection task – Tuesday 30th June 2026
Day 2 - Formal Interview – Wednesday 1st July 2026
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