Job title: Head of College – Ambitious College, Tottenham/Isleworth
Salary: Circa £90,000
Hours: Full Time
Main geographical location of role: Tottenham/Isleworth
Closing date: 16 February 2024
Where do applicants need to apply (preferred option): https://jobs.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/head-of-college-south-tottenham/805/description/
Job Description
Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Head of College. Ambitious College is an award-winning, Ofsted rated ‘Good’ autism specific College for autistic young people aged 16-25. We stand with autistic young people and believe they deserve a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Through our ‘Ambitious Approach’ we put our learners at the heart of our thinking.
We are co located with two mainstream further education college campuses: the College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East London (CONEL), and West Thames College, West London. At each campus, our team of dedicated and passionate professionals includes teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, employment specialists, behaviour analysts, and specialist support staff.
Are you ready to lead with ambition, inspire change, and make a lasting impact on the lives of autistic young people? Ambitious College, a beacon of excellence in special education is seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to join us as Head of College. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role that combines strategic vision with hands-on operational management, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
As Head of College, you will be the driving force behind the strategic direction and success of Ambitious College. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the realisation of our objectives while upholding our core values. Your responsibilities include:
- Inspirational Leadership: Provide visionary and motivational leadership to inspire staff and students alike.
- Strategic Excellence: Ensure the College meets its strategic objectives, maintaining its stellar local and national reputation.
- Inclusive Culture: Champion the development and embedding of an inclusive culture, fostering diversity and valuing difference.
Visits to the College sites are warmly received and encouraged. To arrange, please contact Ben Lowe.
Join Ambitious College and be a part of a team dedicated to creating an empowering educational experience. To apply, please visit our website or contact blowe@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk for more information.
Closing Date: Friday 16 February 2024
Shortlisting Date: Monday 19th February 2024
Interviews: Stakeholder day- Tuesday 20 February 2024 and Thursday 22nd February 2024
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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