Head of College

More than one location, Woodbridge Trust

6 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
18 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
10 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Head of year or phase
Head of department or curriculum
Deputy headteacher
Headteacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £68,586 - £75,675
Pay scale: L14 - L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people?
Are you ready to take your first step into headship or embark on a new challenge?
Are you currently a senior leader in a mainstream (primary or secondary), specialist or post 19 education setting?
Do you share our belief that all learners should have equal life chances in terms of education, employment, independent living, good health, friends and community inclusion?
Do you have a clear vision for outstanding education and enrichment for young people?
Can you share that vision and take colleagues with you on an exciting and rewarding journey?

If you can answer yes, then we would love to hear from you!

Woodbridge Trust is seeking to appoint an inspirational,highly motivated and dynamic leader as Head of College. This post is the ideal career progression for an ambitious leader looking for their first step into headship or an existing Headteacher wanting to embark on a new challenge.

Woodbridge College is a provision for young people aged 19 – 25 years with severe learning difficulties. The college currently has approximately 50 students on roll, with 30 students following an education pathway.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership experience, a proven commitment to improvement, and a creative, clear and thoughtful approach to successfully delivering the College’s priorities. Previous SEND experience is not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to further develop the college and ensure that the full potential of all students is achieved through access to quality education, care and therapy which enriches lives.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we will offer you:

A challenging yet rewarding working environment
Professional development to support you in your career
Hardworking, dedicated, professional and enthusiastic staff
The benefits of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust
Supportive leadership and real opportunities to develop
A genuinely happy and caring place to work
High standard facilities

Please refer to the Head of College recruitment pack for more information on this exciting role and information on how to arrange a visit.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.