Executive Head
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Ambitious about Autism
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £100K per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2022
Job overview
Ambitious about Autism has an amazing opportunity for an exceptional leader.
Do you put children and young adults at the heart of your thinking?
Will you stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities?
Do you want to work with an organisation whose people work together for a future where every autistic child and young person can be themselves and realise their ambitions?
Do you want to help create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported?
If the answer to all of these questions is yes, we are the organisation for you!
We are seeking an outstanding and innovative Executive Head. The successful person will help build on our successes and be responsible and accountable for the operational direction, quality and outcomes of our schools and college, including leading on the development of our new free school. The Executive Head will act as an ambassador for education services with internal and external stakeholders.
What we offer:
- Amazing colleagues with a shared passion for autistic children and young people.
- Stong values-based culture.
- Excellent training and development opportunities including an ILM accredited leadership and management course.
- Flexible working.
- Re-location package.
- Access to bespoke executive leadership coaching.
- Annual staff recognition awards.
- Interest free season ticket loans.
- A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual fitness classes, art & cooking classes and learning programmes.
- Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
- Free physiotherapy.
Key dates:
Role Closes: Sunday 20th February 2022
Applicants informed of outcome: Monday 21st February 2022
First stage interviews (Virtually): Monday 28th February 2022
Second Stage Interview (In Person): Wednesday 2nd March 2022
To find out more about this position please find attached the recruitment pack entailing the role details. For an informal discussion regarding this exciting senior leadership role, please contact Kembi Coakelin kcoakelin@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
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.
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About Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. The voices of autistic children and young people are at the heart of everything that we do. We want to help create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported.
Our specialist education services support autistic children and young people to be themselves and realise their ambitions:
- TreeHouse School is a non-maintained special school based in the heart of a thriving community in north London. It educates autistic pupils aged three to 19 from across London and the Home Counties.
- The Rise School is a thriving special school based in Feltham, west London educating autistic pupils aged four to 18.
- Ambitious College is a specialist day college for autistic young people aged 16 to 25. The college has two campuses situated in partnership with mainstream colleges in north and west London.
- Spring School is a special school dedicated to educating autistic pupils aged four to 19. It was opened in 2023 by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust and is based in Kingston, south west London.
- St. John’s College is a specialist college based in Brighton supporting young people aged 16-25. The college became part of Ambitious about Autism in 2023.
We stand with autistic children and young people. Now is the time for change. Now is the time for ambition.
Our Values:
Autistic children and young people are at the heart of everything that we do. That’s why:
· We work together – with autistic children and young people, parents and carers, our partners and staff to maximise impact and reach.
· We are open – to new approaches, in how we make decisions, and engage with our community.
· We love learning – and commit to learn from our successes and mistakes; sharing knowledge, expertise and resources.
· We are ambitious – for autistic children and young people and our work.
· We celebrate difference – creating a world where everyone belongs.
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