At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop specialist education services while driving quality and operational excellence.
- Company: A leading specialist education provider with a focus on growth and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Home-based role with travel, offering dynamic challenges and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education by leading innovative services and teams.
- Qualifications: Significant senior leadership experience in specialist education and multi-site management.
Location: Home-based with regular travel to Lancaster and nationally. Applicants should be within a reasonable commuting distance of Lancaster.
Salary: £80,000–£85,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
We're supporting a leading specialist education provider to appoint a Head of Colleges. This is a newly created senior leadership opportunity, responsible for providing strategic leadership across a portfolio of specialist education services while holding executive responsibility for one flagship setting.
Working closely with the Director of Education, you'll drive quality, operational performance, regulatory compliance, leadership development and organisational growth across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of education services.
- Lead and develop senior education leaders.
- Drive quality improvement and operational excellence.
- Oversee regulatory compliance, safeguarding and inspection readiness.
- Support financial performance, occupancy and sustainable growth.
- Build relationships with commissioners, Local Authorities and key stakeholders.
- Contribute to organisational strategy and future development.
About You
You'll bring:
- Significant senior leadership experience within specialist education.
- Experience leading post-16 SEND provision.
- Multi-site leadership experience.
- A strong track record of improving quality and educational outcomes.
- Experience working with regulators and commissioners.
- Outstanding leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Head of Colleges employer: Find Recruitment Group LTD
Find Recruitment Group LTD is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible working environment for Early Years Apprenticeship Tutors. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the education sector. The company's focus on safeguarding and equality ensures a positive and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those passionate about nurturing the next generation.
Contact Details:
Find Recruitment Group LTD Recruitment Team
