An inspirational and talented leader is required for a Post 16 SEND college based in the Kingston region. The College specialises in education for SEND learners aged between 16 and 25 years providing courses and study programmes designed to support and empower each student to achieve their aspirations and goals, preparing for adulthood and employability. The College are experts in the SEND sector, leading the way with cutting-edge, creative and innovative approaches. All students are individual and each course is as unique as they are.
As Head of College, you will liaise with Local Authorities to build relationships and facilitate enrolments. You will have a key role in managing the personnel within the centres, including multi-disciplinary teams, to ensure a high-performance culture and excellent student outcomes. This will include conducting performance appraisals and carrying out Teacher Evaluation Schedules (TES), for which training will be provided.
The College, set over several sites in the Kingston region, supports over 100 students with special educational needs across multiple locations in the Kingston area.
This role requires an experienced leader with an indepth understanding of special education (either secondary or further education) to run the Kingston college sites leading high quality educational environments for students with complex special educational needs and disabilities including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Moderate Learning Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
* Preparing students to be independent and developing life and work skills ready for life after College.
* Providing students with social and vocational opportunities in the heart of their community.
* Providing a learning environment that is inspiring, creative and individualised.
* Empowering and enabling students to be fulfilled, happy, healthy and confident.
* Having a can-do attitude and all students’ contributions and talents are celebrated.
As the Head of College for the Kingston region, you will have a proven ability to lead on and model exemplary teaching practice and develop high quality coaching and training across centres, along with significant experience, knowledge and delivery of the education and training for students with a wide range of complex SEND.
A Diploma in Education & Training or equivalent and QTS / QTLS or equivalent is essential for this role.
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£79446.00 - £84632.00 per year