Head of Colleges | Further Education Senior Leader
Are you an experienced FE leader ready to shape strategy across a group of specialist college sites?
We're recruiting a Head of Colleges for a leading provider of specialist care and education, delivering life-changing outcomes for children, young people, and adults across England and Wales. This is a rare opportunity to join the Education Senior Leadership Team and lead a growing group of six specialist college sites.
The Role
As Head of Colleges, you'll drive quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across the college group, working closely with the Divisional Director and wider Executive Team to ensure a seamless learner journey from school through to further education.
You'll be responsible for:
🎯 Strategic Leadership — developing an ambitious vision for college provision and shaping organisational strategy as part of the Education SLT
📈 Quality & Improvement — driving excellence in teaching, learning and assessment; leading self-assessment and improvement planning; ensuring outstanding Ofsted readiness
👥 Leadership & Culture — inspiring and developing College Principals, building leadership capacity and succession planning across the group
🤝 Partnership Working — building strong relationships with employers, local authorities, and regulatory bodies
What You'll Bring
✅ Significant senior leadership experience in further education or multi-site provision
✅ Deep knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework
✅ A proven track record improving educational outcomes and leading quality improvement
✅ Strong strategic thinking with operational excellence
✅ Experience managing senior leaders within complex organisations
✅ PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification (essential)
✅ SENCO and/or NPQH desirable
What's On Offer
💼 A highly influential leadership role with genuine organisational impact
🌱 Ongoing leadership development opportunities
🤝 A collaborative, values-driven Executive and Senior Leadership Team
🏆 Join a Top Employer UK 2026 and Top 10 Global Inspiring Workplace 2026
Location: Multi-site role covering six college locations across England and Wales. Flexibility required for occasional early morning, evening, and off-site meetings.
If you're an ambitious education leader who believes every learner deserves the chance to thrive, I'd love to hear from you.
📱01772 208962
📧 oliver.jefferson@servicecare.org.uk
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