Job Description
Summary:
Head of Education needed at a specialist college for young people with learning disabilities.
About the School:
A school dedicated to empowering young adults with learning disabilities, with a strong focus on employability, independence, and preparing students for life beyond education.
The Opportunity:
As the Head of Education, you will lead and shape the educational direction of a specialist college, ensuring high-quality, inclusive provision that supports students with learning disabilities to achieve meaningful outcomes. This is a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of an inclusive, well-sequenced curriculum aligned with students’ EHCPs and Preparing for Adulthood goals.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for teaching, learning, assessment, and student outcomes across the college.
- Drive continuous improvement in educational provision, ensuring it is innovative, responsive, and aligned with the school’s vision.
- Oversee quality assurance, self-assessment, and improvement planning across the education department.
- Support staff development, performance management, and leadership within the education team.
- Maintain strategic oversight of safeguarding within education, ensuring student welfare is central to all practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a cohesive approach to student support and outcomes.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- QTS or QTLS
- Degree or equivalent relevant qualification
- Level 2 English and Maths
- Senior leadership experience in an education setting
- Strong understanding of high-quality education, including curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment
- Experience working with learners with SEND, including EHCPs and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes
- Proven ability to lead curriculum development and improve educational outcomes
- Experience of quality assurance, self-assessment, and improvement planning
- Strong people-management skills, including staff development and performance management
- Secure knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and statutory requirements
Preferred
- Postgraduate or leadership qualification
- Experience in a specialist or post-16 SEND setting
- Experience of leading through inspection or external review
- Knowledge of funding and compliance within specialist education
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
- Supportive and inclusive working environment