Assistant Principal (Student Journey: Admissions to Exams)
About This Role
Start Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026
The Role
At Woking College, we are entering an exciting new chapter - one that blends continuity with fresh ambition. With the current Deputy Principal progressing to the role of Principal from September 2026, we are building on our strong foundations of leadership while looking ahead to the next phase of our development. As part of this evolution, we are seeking to appoint an inspiring Assistant Principal (Student Journey: Admissions to Exams).
This new role will shape the strategic and operational direction of the College’s approach to ensuring a smooth transition through all aspects of the learner’s journey at College. Ensuring effective support for our students at every stage of their experience from application and interview, through taster and welcome days, at enrolment and with timetabling – this key role will ensure that all students are getting high quality advice and guidance to support them in making the most informed choices and decisions for their futures. The Assistant Principal (Student Journey: Admissions to Exams) will provide the leadership needed to align the various aspects of College life to enable students to succeed with care, compassion and confidence. As a College, we are firmly committed to equality of opportunity and to offering a rich, varied curriculum that enables every learner to realise their full potential.
The Assistant Principal (Student Journey: Admissions to Exams) will line manage the Director of Enhancement and Cultural Capital, who leads our Excellence and enrichment programmes. They will also line manage our highly effective current team of Marketing Manager, two Exams Officers and the Admissions Officer.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Principal (Student Journey: Admissions to Exams) will sit on both the College Executive and the Curriculum Operations Group. These groups meet weekly to steer policy, address emerging issues and coordinate cross‑College initiatives. The Principal leads the College as Chief Executive and is accountable to the Academy Trust for ensuring the effective and compliant running of all College operations. Joining our Senior Leadership Team at this moment offers an excellent platform for professional growth within a dynamic, high‑performing organisation entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation.
Applications are welcomed from middle and senior leaders across schools and sixth form colleges. All new staff benefit from a comprehensive mentoring and induction programme, ensuring they quickly become part of our collaborative, ambitious culture. We expect the highest standards from our staff and seek a candidate who will inspire confidence, model excellence and show unwavering commitment to our students. Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their skills, leadership experiences and values align with both the role and the ethos of the College.
The post holder will be expected to work the standard 39 term‑time weeks, plus an additional two weeks during holiday periods.
After reviewing the job description, we strongly encourage candidates to explore our website to gain a deeper understanding of the College’s culture, values, and aspirations.
Why work with us?
Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team.
We have an inclusive ethos, and are proud of our diverse students and staff community. The College is committed to safeguarding, alongside our core values of inclusiveness, adhering to the highest personal, professional and academic standards, supporting individual wellbeing, supportive management and positive relationship and a sustainable future for all. We expect all staff, volunteers and others involved in the College community to share this commitment.
Following our grading as Outstanding at our Ofsted inspection in October 2022, Ofsted stated that:
“Staff feel proud to work at the College. They are exceptionally positive about the culture leaders have created. They describe leaders as visible, approachable and highly focussed on staff wellbeing. Leaders celebrate achievement frequently in staff forums which helps staff to feel recognised, highly valued and a member of the Woking College family.”
Benefits include Free on-site parking. Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes. Onsite canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a Costa coffee shop. Regular staff social events: bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas lunch, Christmas party. College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch), run club. Staff clubs/support groups: book club, menopause group, group for Parents/carers of children with mental health concerns. Access to prayer/multi faith room. Free eye test vouchers. Flu jab. Cycle to work scheme. Pension: eligible employees will be automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, or the Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff), unless you decide to opt-out. Employee support: staff have access to a confidential employee support helpline. Excellent train links from London Waterloo and the South Coast, walking distance of Woking station. Close to A3, M25 & M3 junctions Application forms are available to download from our website: Woking College | Surrey | Staff Vacancies We would like to see your passion for the role in your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to include: personal skills and previous experience that are relevant to this role; what you will bring to the College community, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and as an experienced teacher, or through extracurricular activities Courses you have taught, and results in these areas; Training you have undertaken to enable you to be successful in your role; Please ensure education and employment history is completed fully, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled “Periods when not working”. The College encourages all candidates to be familiar with the following documents, which are available to view on the College’s Staff Vacancies page: Section 1 of the DfE paper on “Keeping Children Safe in Education” September 2025 Woking College's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the College asks candidates to consider the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The College is committed to equal opportunities.Interested applicants are welcome to visit the College to see how you could be part of our friendly College community. If you would like to do so, please contact Kirsty Crook via recruitment@woking.ac.uk
Please note the College is closed from 30 March to 10 April 2026.
To return a completed application, or for any queries regarding the role or your application, please contact Kirsty Crook via: recruitment@woking.ac.uk
Closing date: 9am, Monday 13 April 2026.
Interviews: to be held on Thursday 16 April and/or Friday 17 April 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview, by the end of the College day on Monday 13 April 2026. Full details of the interview process will be provided, and references will be requested.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted on their own. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK - the College is unable to sponsor work visas.