Head of Education

Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Head of Education for a specialist college in Minehead, Somerset. The role combines strategic and operational leadership to drive teaching quality, curriculum design and student outcomes.

You will set direction with the Principal, develop an inclusive, well sequenced curriculum for learners with SEND, align with EHCPs and Preparing for Adulthood, and oversee safeguarding within education.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in an education setting.
• Experience in quality assurance, self assessment and improvement planning.
• Proven ability to lead curriculum development and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across education provision.
• Set direction with the Principal to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
• Lead curriculum development and improve learner outcomes.
• Oversee safeguarding and student welfare within education.

Skills

Senior leadership

People management

Collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Curriculum development

Quality assurance

Teaching, learning & assessment

SEND experience

Education

Cert Ed or PGCE with QTS or QTLS

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Head of Education

Location: Minehead, Somerset

Salary: £57,127 £64,691 (L5L10)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 40 per week

The settings

A specialist college and training hotel for young people with learning disabilities, based Minehead. This is a unique and inspiring environment where students develop the life and hospitality skills they need to become work ready and life ready. The college is known for its warm culture, high aspirations and commitment to transforming the lives of young adults with SEND.

The Role

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Education to provide both strategic and operational leadership across the colleges education provision. This is a key senior role, responsible for driving high quality teaching, learning, curriculum design and student outcomes.

Working closely with the Principal, you will set a clear and ambitious direction for the education team, ensuring consistent delivery through strong systems, effective leadership and a culture of high expectations.

You will lead the development of an inclusive, well sequenced curriculum that enables learners with SEND to achieve meaningful outcomes aligned to their EHCPs and Preparing for Adulthood goals. You will also play a central role in continuous improvement, staff development and ensuring that education remains innovative, responsive and aligned with the colleges wider vision.

The role also carries strategic oversight of safeguarding within education, ensuring student welfare is prioritised in every aspect of practice.

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Cert Ed or PGCE withQTS or QTLS
• Degree or equivalent relevant qualification
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Senior leadership experience within 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 outcomes
• Experience in 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
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• 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

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead education within a truly unique specialist setting, making a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people with learning disabilities. Youll join a passionate, supportive team and play a pivotal role in driving excellence across the college.