Job title: Coordinator for Education (Head of College) – The Mount Camphill Community, Wadhurst
Salary: :£50,075 ( FTE £56,606 )-£ 54,421 FTE( £61,519) Dependent on experience.
Hours: 41 weeks per year / 5 days per week-/ 37.5 hours
Main geographical location of role: Wadhurst, East Sussex
Closing date: 26 February 2024
Where do applicants need to apply (preferred option): recruitment@mountcamphill.org
Job Description
The Mount is a Specialist Further Education College for young adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities, aged 16 – 25, offering residential (22 students) and day provision (up to 6 students). Our vision is Living, Learning and Working. Within our therapeutic community The Mount’s Curriculum brings together 3 elements: Skills for Independence, Craft and Movement. Our Skills for Independence element gives our students opportunity to learn, embed and transfer life skills, work skills, work experience, personal development and functional skills in order to prepare for their lives after college. Our Craft element gives our students the opportunity to learn a range of practical skills through a sensory and therapeutic approach. Our Movement element supports the physical and mental development of our students, working individually and as a group on stamina and perseverance.
We are looking for an experienced individual, with a proven track record of developing and delivering high quality educational and learning experiences, ideally with a background in SEND or post 16 education.
Principal Objectives
- Be responsible for both the strategic and operational provision of The Mount’s College.
- Exercise leadership in, and take responsibility for, all aspects of the education provision, including an awareness of The Mount’s unique approach.
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the development of a strategic vision for the College.
- Work collaboratively and actively with the Management Group and Leadership Group
- .Be responsible for ensuring outstanding teaching that leads to high standards of achievement and progress for all students at The Mount.
- Ensure effective management of the Education Faculty.
- Maintain a high-profile presence, and be accessible to and supportive of students, staff, parents, relevant agencies and the wider community.
- Maintain effective relationships with commissioning Local Authorities, DfE, Ofsted and Natspec.
Candidates are welcome to visit The Mount ahead of making any application by contacting the Recruitment Group. Tours will also be provided as part of our recruitment process.
The post to commence as soon as possible or the 31st August 2024.
41 weeks per year / 5 days per week / 37.5 hours.
Closing date for applications: 26th February 2024.
Interviews to commence week beginning: 4th March 2024.
To find out more about the college, please visit our website or contact us for further information:
The Recruitment Group, The Mount Camphill Community, Wadhurst, TN5 6PT, East Sussex, UK.
Telephone +44(0)1892 782025
email: recruitment@mountcamphill.org
website: www.mountcamphill.org
All applicants need to have Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
Applicants will be required to undergo appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
The Mount Camphill Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our vulnerable students (children and young adults), and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
