Head of College

Join Us as Head of College of St Johns College, Brighton.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of autistic young people? Do you thrive on creating innovative learning environments that unlock the potential of every autistic young person?

St John's College in the vibrant city of Brighton & Hove is seeking an exceptional Head of College to lead our pioneering educational community. This is a career-defining opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of autistic young people.

Your Mission:

• Strategic Leadership: Set and drive the College's vision for growth, innovation, and inclusivity, ensuring exceptional outcomes for all learners.
• Transformative Learning: Develop diverse and dynamic learning provisions that open doors to future life opportunities, empowering young people to achieve their personal aspirations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our dedicated Senior Management Team, business partners, governing body, and networks to strengthen the College's local and national reputation.
• Upholding Excellence: Foster a culture of outstanding teaching and support, where learner voice is respected, and success is celebrated.

Why St John's College?

Situated in the heart of a vibrant, diverse community, St John's College offers a learner-centered, inclusive environment with tailored courses, exciting employability placements, and meaningful engagement with the local community. Our highly skilled trans-disciplinary team is dedicated to nurturing independence, fostering belonging, and supporting learners to live fulfilling lives.

We welcome learners on a day or residential basis, with five residential houses supporting life skills and community engagement.

Who We're Looking For:

A driven and compassionate leader who can:

• Champion inclusion and diversity in education.
• Innovate and inspire educational growth.
• Lead with strategic vision and operational excellence.
• Build strong partnerships and collaborative relationships.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and purpose-driven working environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of autistic young people.
• Engagement with a highly skilled, passionate, and supportive team.
• A role that offers both professional challenge and personal fulfillment.

Join us at St John's College, where every learner is empowered to thrive, belong, and achieve.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to bring your talent and ambition to a mission that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. We strongly encourage you to come and talk to us, visit our setting and see just what an incredible opportunity this is. Please contact Ben Lowe (Recruitment Managerto arrange visits.)

Once ready, please then hit the apply now button and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date- Sunday 16th March 2025

Interview- Date- 1st April 2025 0r 3rd April 2025

Start Date: August 2025 or sooner

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.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.