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A leading educational trust is seeking a Head of College in Ringwood to lead the provision for students with complex needs. The ideal candidate will possess leadership and motivational skills, aiming to enhance the institution's 'Good' Ofsted rating. Responsibilities include strategic direction and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic education. This is a full-time role with a salary ranging from £65,386 to £75,777, offering generous leave and pension benefits.

Director of Education - Bromley Mencap Training Centre, Bromley Director of Education Home " Director of Education - Bromley Mencap Training Centre, Bromley Job title: Director of Education - Bromley Mencap Training Centre, Bromley Salary: £33,000 per year (0.6 WTE) Hours: 8-4pm Monday -Wednesday Term time only Main geographical location of role: Bromley Mencap Training Centre, Rutland House, 44 Masons Hill, Bromley, BR2 9JG Closing date: 2 March 2026 Where do applicants need to apply (preferred option): Job Description The new role of Director of Education will join our Senior Management Team and be responsible for providing vision, leadership and clear direction for the Training Centre to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people and their families. The postholder will be responsible for supporting the Training Centre team to design and develop learning that enables learners with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve nationally recognised accredited qualifications. This will include designing a curriculum to enable each learner to develop their Independence, life skills and vocational learning through programmes aligned to future career aspirations. For more information about the role and how to apply click on the links below: Closing date - 02/03/2026 Job Pack Application Form Equal Opportunities Form share this page:

Head of College - The Sheiling Ringwood, Hampshire We are seeking a Head of College! Home " Head of College - The Sheiling Ringwood, Hampshire Job title: Head of College - The Sheiling Ringwood, Hampshire Salary: £65,386 to £75,777 gross per annum (plus generous annual leave entitlement of c.10 weeks per annum, Teachers Pension Scheme) Hours: 35 hours per week, on a full-year contract Main geographical location of role: Ringwood, Hampshire Closing date: 6 March 2026 Where do applicants need to apply (preferred option): The Sheiling Ringwood - Head of College Where do applicants need to apply (secondary option): +of+College&pid=291 Job Description Are you looking to make a difference to the lives of young people with severe, complex, or moderate learning difficulties and disabilities? Would you like to be part of a leadership team that is passionate about every individual person? The Sheiling consists of Sheiling School and Sheiling College. We provide holistic, innovative, and effective education and care to match the interests, skills, and aspirations of our students and to meet their individual needs. Our College students study at Entry 1-3 and have severe, complex and moderate difficulties and disabilities, diverse needs including ASD, sensory processing difficulties and behaviours that can challenge. We are seeking a Head of College with the experience, vision, drive and motivational skills to build upon the current 'Good' Ofsted rating (June 2024) and work towards exceptional practice. Whilst leading the education provision for our college students, you will work closely with school, residential 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 Senior Management Team. Please refer to the Recruitment Pack on our website for further information, which includes a full job description and person specification. To apply, please visit our website at If this sounds like something you would like to be part of, please contact our recruitment team at or call us on , and we will be pleased to arrange an informal chat or book a visit for you. 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. Staff are also prohibited from promoting extremist/radical religious or one-sided political views whilst working at The Sheiling Ringwood and /or whilst participating in activities associated with their employment. This role is UK based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. We will also carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.