Campus Lead - Great Barr Campus
2 days ago
Great Barr
Join Our Team as a Campus Lead!\n Location: Care First: Further Education - Great Barr Campus Salary: £42,000.00 per annum (not pro rata) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. \n Are you an experienced and inspirational leader ready to make a difference? We are seeking a passionate Campus Lead to join our specialist further education college at the Great Barr Campus. This is a unique opportunity to support young people aged 16–25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including those with severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism, and complex communication needs. \n In this role, you will create a structured, inclusive learning environment that focuses on communication, independence, life skills, and preparation for adulthood. Your leadership will empower every learner to engage, develop, and achieve meaningful progress towards their individual goals. Your Responsibilities\n As the Campus Lead, you will: \n\n • Provide strong day-to-day leadership, ensuring high-quality, safe, and person-centred education.\n, • Lead and manage the campus team to meet the diverse needs of learners.\n, • Act as the main point of contact for staff, learners, parents/carers, and external professionals.\n, • Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment are consistently implemented.\n, • Monitor learner engagement, progress, and achievement, adapting support as needed.\n, • Promote a positive, inclusive culture focused on communication and wellbeing.\n, • Support effective safeguarding practices across the campus.\n, • Ensure compliance with health and safety, risk assessments, and operational requirements.\n, • Monitor attendance and engagement, addressing concerns promptly.\n, • Line manage campus staff, providing clear expectations and opportunities for development.\n, • Foster a motivated, collaborative staff team, modeling high professional standards.\n, • Maintain effective communication with parents/carers and external stakeholders.\n, • Provide relevant updates and performance data to senior leaders.\nWho We Are Looking For\n We seek candidates who possess: \n\n • Qualifications: Degree in Education or related field and Qualified Teacher Status (or working towards); leadership qualification desirable.\n, • Experience: Background in specialist education and supporting learners with SEND. Leadership experience is highly beneficial.\n, • Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of SEND, EHCPs, and safeguarding in further education.\n, • Personal Attributes: A visible, approachable leader who is resilient, adaptable, and organized.\n, • Other Requirements: Enhanced DBS clearance; driving license and willingness to travel between sites.\nWhy Join Care First?\n At Care First, we provide person-centred education for young adults with learning difficulties, autism, and complex needs. Our tailored programs empower learners to develop life skills and thrive in their communities. \n We are proud to be part of Options Autism, delivering specialist care and education for over 19 years. Together, we are part of Outcomes First Group, known for innovative, evidence-based approaches that create meaningful outcomes. \n In 2025, we were certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year — a testament to our commitment to our staff and learners. Benefits of Joining Us\n We place our learners at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every day is fulfilling and impactful. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Here’s what we offer: \n\n • Life Assurance\n, • Pension scheme with options to increase contributions\n, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks\n, • Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:\n \n, • Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits\n, • Hundreds of UK and international discounts\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave\n \n\n Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applicants will undergo necessary safeguarding checks.