Vacancies - Durham University

Assistant Principal

St John’s College is seeking a motivated, caring and highly organised Assistant Principal to lead on student support and enrichment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring students feel supported, included, and able to thrive during their time at Durham. From coordinating student services to working alongside student leaders, this is a role that sits at the very heart of the John’s experience.

You’ll help create an environment where students are known by name, treated as individuals, and supported to flourish – academically, personally, and socially.

OVERVIEW
Job title:	Assistant Principal
Responsible to:	Vice Principal
Responsible for:	Student support, college life, and student enrichment. Direct reports include the Student Support & Enrichment Officer and Resident Tutors.
Working alongside:	Residential Business Manager, Alumni & Communications Officer
Grade:	Grade 7 (St John’s College Graded Pay Scale
Salary (FTE):	£40,247 per annum
Contract type:	Permanent, 0.8–1.0 FTE (final weighting of responsibilities will be adjusted accordingly)
Working arrangements:	Primarily based on-site at St John’s College, Durham. Core office hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically 09:00–17:00, with pro rata adjustments for part-time roles. Evening and occasional weekend work is required to support key College events and activities.
Holidays:	27 days annual leave plus statutory holiday and University customary days, pro rata
Pension:	St John’s College Group Personal Pension Plan
Start date:	Monday 4 August 2025 or soon thereafter
Closing date for applications:	Sunday 15 June 2025 (23:59)
Interview date:	Tuesday 1 July 2025

View the full job description and details here: Assistant Principal.

The application should include:

Letter of application, indicating indicating fulfilment of criteria
Current CV
Names and contact details of two referees (including current or most recent line manager)

Applications should be addressed to the Vice Principal, Dr Rebecca Bouveng, and submitted by email to rebecca.bouveng@durham.ac.uk by 23:59 on 15 June 2025. Interviews will be held in person at St John’s College on Tuesday 1 July 2025.