Care First: Further Education - Great Barr Campus
Salary: £42,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We are looking for an experienced and inspirational Campus Lead to join our specialist further education college at our Great Barr Campus. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead a provision supporting young people aged 16–25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including learners with severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism, complex communication needs and associated sensory needs.
Our learners require highly individualised approaches to learning and support, with a strong focus on communication, independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood. The successful candidate will understand the importance of creating a structured, consistent and inclusive learning environment in which every learner is supported to engage, develop and make meaningful progress towards their individual outcomes.
As Campus Lead, you will provide strong and visible leadership across the Great Barr campus, overseeing teaching and learning, pastoral provision, safeguarding and daily operations. Working closely with senior leaders, you will lead and support the campus team to deliver high-quality, person-centred education and ensure that the individual needs and outcomes of learners remain at the heart of practice.
If you are a passionate leader who is committed to high-quality specialist education and wants to make a meaningful difference to the lives and future outcomes of young people with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
Your role will include:
Providing strong day-to-day leadership of the Great Barr campus, ensuring learners receive high-quality, safe and person-centred education and support.
Leading and managing the campus team to meet the needs of learners with SLD, autism, complex communication, sensory and associated needs.
Acting as the main point of contact for staff, learners, parents/carers and external professionals, demonstrating ownership and accountability for the effective day-to-day running of the campus.
Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment are consistently implemented across the campus, in line with the college’s curriculum, quality framework and Quality Improvement Plan.
Monitoring learner engagement, progress and achievement, ensuring education and support are appropriately adapted to individual needs, EHCP outcomes and preparation for adulthood.
Promoting a positive, inclusive and learner-centred culture, ensuring consistent approaches to communication, sensory needs, wellbeing and positive behaviour support.
Supporting effective safeguarding practice across the campus, including acting as Deputy DSL where required.
Ensuring campus compliance with health and safety, risk assessments, learner support plans and other operational requirements, working with relevant college leads and central teams where appropriate.
Monitoring learner attendance and engagement, ensuring concerns are identified promptly and appropriate actions are taken.
Line managing campus staff, providing clear expectations, regular supervision, performance management and opportunities for professional development.
Developing a motivated, collaborative and accountable staff team, modelling high professional standards and ensuring consistency of practice across the campus.
Maintaining effective relationships and communication with parents/carers, external professionals and other stakeholders.
Providing relevant campus information, updates and performance data to senior leaders, escalating concerns appropriately and contributing to continuous improvement across the wider college.
Who we are looking for:
Qualifications: Degree in Education or related field and Qualified Teacher Status (or working towards); leadership qualification desirable.
Experience: Experience of working within specialist education and supporting learners with SEND. Previous leadership or management experience and experience of working with learners with severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism, complex communication and sensory needs would be highly beneficial. Experience of leading staff, improving learner outcomes and maintaining high standards of practice is desirable.
Knowledge & Skills: A strong understanding of SEND, EHCPs, safeguarding and the expectations of further education provision. The ability to lead and support high-quality teaching and learning, manage the day-to-day demands of a specialist campus and communicate effectively with staff, families and external professionals.
Personal Attributes: A visible, approachable and values-driven leader who is resilient, adaptable and highly organised. You will be committed to person-centred practice, have high expectations for learners and staff and be able to build a positive, consistent and collaborative team culture.
Other Requirements: Enhanced DBS clearance; driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.
Why Join Care First?
Care First provides person-centred education and day provision for young adults with learning difficulties, autism, mental health needs and complex needs. Our tailored programmes help learners develop life skills, build independence and thrive within their communities.
We are proud to be part of Options Autism, which for over 19 years has delivered specialist care and education for children, young people and adults with autism and complex needs. Together, we are part of Outcomes First Group, pioneers of innovative, evidence-based approaches that create meaningful, measurable outcomes.
In 2025, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running — something we’re incredibly proud of.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
#1
Salary description
£42000.00 - £42000.00 per year