PRINCIPAL AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Reporting to the Chair of the Dundee and Angus College Board, the Principal is the most senior member of the
College’s Executive Management Team, with the other members of the Executive Team (Depute Principal and
Assistant Principals) reporting to them.
Overall Purpose:
To lead a vibrant, dynamic and confident College that inspires success in its students and staff, delivers outstanding
performance, and is highly regarded and sought after by partners, employers and the wider community.
To provide inspiring leadership and achieve the ambitions set out by the College Board, while embedding the College’s
values of success, innovation, trust, respect and inspiration.
To deliver the College’s mission to generate regional economic growth and social well-being through the provision of skills
and education for individuals, employers and the wider community.
Outline of Key Areas:
Leadership
To raise further the performance of an already sector-leading College, delivering the College’s ambitions by the year
2020, which are:
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To develop confident, successful learners who are inspired by their learning experience, achieve their full
potential and are actively sought by employers
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To have a major impact on regional and national economic success
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To be highly valued and trusted by all who work with us
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To have staff who are excellent at what they do and are proud and happy to work at the College
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To create learning spaces and facilities that are dynamic, inviting and inspire success
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To deliver innovative and exciting technology solutions that widen access, transform learning and enhance work
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To ensure financial sustainability and generate significant funds for future investment
Long Term Strategic Vision
To position the College as an educational destination of choice.
To be a respected Principal, representing the College and playing a prominent and influential role at a national
educational and political level.
To build relationships and enhance partnership working locally, regionally, nationally and internationally in order to raise
profile, influence policy and enhance regional and national outcomes.
To work in partnership with others to implement the recommendations of the Commission for Developing Scotland’s
Young Workforce.
Governance and Management
To be the College's Chief Accountable Officer, ensuring that all funding received is used appropriately and that College
resources are used effectively and efficiently.
To be the lead adviser to the Board, ensuring that all relevant matters relating to proper governance are brought to its
attention and to carry lead responsibility for implementing the Board’s decisions.
To ensure that standards and requirements set out by the Board and regulatory authorities are met.
PRINCIPAL – PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
 A significant and successful track record of strategic leadership,
and management at senior executive level in a complex
environment
 Extensive experience of building valuable and influential
relationships with individuals and organisations at a local and
national level
 Proven ability to deliver successful outcomes working with regional
and national partners
 Knowledge of the complex educational and political environment in
which the College operates
 A clear understanding of the role of FE in meeting the diverse
needs of a city and rural region
 Proven ability to deliver ambitious, innovative and complex tasks
and projects, with exceptional outcomes
 Experience of responsibility for financial accountability and
governance
SKILLS AND ABILITY
ESSENTIAL
 A respected leader with a recognised ability to inspire others
 A passion for education and learners’ success
 An exceptional relationship builder with highly developed
communication skills
 An innovative thinker with well-practiced analytical skills and
judgements in complex and unique situations
 A strong sense of purpose and courage, with a personal drive to
achieve
 Excellent skills in organisational communications – both verbal
and written
 A competent user of information and communication technologies
 Determination to advance equality and diversity through all
aspects of College life
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DESIRABLE
Considerable experience as a senior executive in the education or
training sector
A sound understanding of issues relating to safeguarding young
people and vulnerable adults
Experience of working successfully with local and/or national
government agencies
DESIRABLE
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
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ESSENTIAL
A degree and/or professional qualification (or equivalent) in a
relevant subject area
Strong evidence of engagement in professional and personal
development
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DESIRABLE
An appropriate management/leadership qualification and/or
evidence of substantial professional development in leadership
and management
Credible experience of teaching or training