Head of College (Ringwood)

The Sheiling Ringwood is seeking a Head of College with the experience, vision, drive and motivational skills to build upon the current ‘Good’ grade (Ofsted 2014) and work towards ‘Outstanding’.

Based on Steiner education principles working in harmony with current SEND best practice and standards, Sheiling College delivers a creative hands-on curriculum for day and residential students, including qualifications at Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3 in OCR Life and Living skills.

Whilst leading the education provision for our 19 to 25 year old students who have severe, complex and moderate learning difficulties and disabilities, you will work closely with care and therapy teams and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the Sheiling Special Education Trust as a whole, as a member of the Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will bring to Sheiling College:-

• Inspirational leadership to education and therapy teams
• Extensive experience and ‘know-how’ regarding approaches, methodology and assessment of the education and therapy needs of SEND students at Post 19
• A passion for the work and for meeting student needs to ensure positive outcomes for all
• Equal capacity in the development and leadership of strategic direction as well as the day-to-day management of College and operational matters
• Excellent interpersonal skills with which to forge strong collaborative relationships with students, staff, colleagues, families and other stakeholders
• Proven expertise in key areas such as positive behaviour management, ICT and Safeguarding

Qualified to post-graduate level in relevant areas of SEND and experienced in Post 19 teaching and learning including leadership or senior management roles, ideally in more than one SEND setting. You will have a track record of generating continuous improvement and proven expertise in highly successful management of staff performance.

Situated within a beautiful 50 acre estate providing a rich resource to aid the learning and development of students, The Sheiling Ringwood provides a high standard of education in a well established Camphill School, Children’s Home and College. Our passion for learning is not restricted to our students and we provide opportunities for all our staff, whatever their role and level of seniority, for continuous self-development.

Closing date for applications: 25th February 2016
Interviews will be held on 16th and 17th March 2016

Please visit our website www.thesheilingringwood.co.uk to download further information about this role including job description, person specification and application form.

Completed applications should be returned to recruitment@thesheilingringwood.co.uk or by post to The Sheiling Ringwood, Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, BH24 2EB

The Sheiling Ringwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and Barred List check will be required. We are unable to accept CVs.