Head of Education

Elidyr Communities Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare scheme

Wellbeing programme

Onsite gym access

Professional development opportunities

Long service pay increase

Staff discounts

Job summary

Coleg Elidyr in Rhandirmwyn, United Kingdom, is seeking a leader to drive and develop our sector-leading education provision. The role requires delivering a clear strategic vision for education aligned with the charity’s mission and ensuring high-quality, person-centered teaching and learning.

The charity offers flexible working requests and a permanent position with an annual salary of £40,423 to £44,863. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:45am–4:45pm, term-time only (48.2 weeks/year).

Qualifications

• Deliver a clear strategic vision for education aligned with the charity’s mission, values and objectives.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centered teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Coleg Elidyr's sector-leading education provision.
• Deliver a clear strategic vision for education aligned with the charity’s mission and values.

Job description

Rhandirmwyn, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/09/2026

We work with young adults with complex additionallearning needs and disabilities, supporting them to self-advocate, build skillsand find greater independence.

Job Description

Can you lead and develop our sector-leading education provision?

This role offers a unique opportunity.

Coleg Elidyr received an exceptional Estyn inspection report in 2025, withno specific recommendations for improvement, setting it apart from all other specialistFE colleges in Wales. Could you lead the education team and continue to develop the exceptional high standards we offer? We want someone who can deliver a c lear strategic vision for education aligned with the charity’s mission, values and objectives, while ensuring high-quality, person-centered teaching and learning.

The charity will consider all reasonable requests for flexible working .

Permanent role - £40,423 to £44,863 per annum

Monday - Friday (8.45am - 4.45pm)

Term time only (48.2 weeks per year)

Interview in person in Rhandirmwyn: 21 October 2026 (applicants notified 19 October)

As a charity we are committed to recognising the effort and dedication of our staff. Our current staff benefit package includes the following:

• An employee healthcare scheme from a recommended provider WPA.
  
• 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme with confidential counselling, legal and money advice.
  
• Discounts on health, fitness, and lifestyle services.
  
• Free access to our onsite gym.
  
• Free wellbeing clubs and staff wellbeing days throughout the year.
  
• Professional development opportunities including support towards gaining recognised qualifications.
  
• Long service pay increase after five years.