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Operations Lead - Education Division based across England and Wales LA2 CF15 CA1 RH14 About The Role of Operations Lead We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Operations Lead to join our Education Division and play a pivotal role in supporting our portfolio of specialist college sites. Lancaster, Blackpool, South Lake, Carlisle , Billingshurst and Cardiff. The position requires regular travel across these education services This is a high-impact leadership role where you will work in partnership with Headteachers, Principals and central support teams to drive operational excellence, improve performance and ensure our schools deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people. As Operations Lead, you will provide strategic and operational support across multiple sites, helping schools maintain the highest standards of quality, compliance, workforce performance and financial sustainability. You will be instrumental in ensuring our schools are inspection-ready, operating efficiently and equipped to achieve their full potential. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong relationships and are passionate about improving educational services, we'd love to hear from you. What our Operations Lead will Be Doing Leading Operational Excellence Partner with Headteachers and Principals to support the effective day-to-day operation of schools. Drive consistency in systems, processes and operational standards across multiple sites. Monitor performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Support schools through periods of growth, change and development. Provide operational leadership during inspections, audits and regulatory visits. Identify and mitigate operational risks, implementing practical solutions to support success. Supporting Workforce Performance Work closely with school leaders and HR teams to strengthen workforce stability and performance. Monitor recruitment, retention and agency usage trends. Support workforce planning, organisational reviews and change programmes. Ensure compliance with supervision, appraisal and mandatory training requirements. Promote employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives. Support the implementation of HR policies and best practice across the division. Driving Performance and Improvement Develop and maintain performance reporting systems and dashboards. Analyse key trends and provide recommendations for improvement. Monitor divisional metrics including Occupancy Attendance Safeguarding Behaviour Complaints Recruitment and retention Staff turnover Training compliance Budget performance School improvement actions Produce reports and insights for senior leadership meetings and business reviews. Ensuring Quality and Compliance Support schools to maintain compliance with Independent School Standards, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation. Coordinate compliance audits and improvement plans. Monitor completion of actions arising from inspections and internal reviews. Ensure schools maintain robust evidence and remain inspection ready. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Leading Projects and Change Lead operational projects across the Education Division. Support the mobilisation of new services and expansion initiatives. Coordinate the implementation of organisational systems and improvement programmes. Monitor delivery against project plans and key milestones. Escalate risks and barriers appropriately to ensure successful outcomes. Supporting Financial Performance Work with school leaders to monitor budgets and resource utilisation. Support occupancy growth and referral activity. Identify opportunities for greater efficiency and improved financial performance. Contribute to forecasting, planning and business review activities. Building Strong Relationships You'll work collaboratively with: Headteachers and Principals Education Leadership Teams HR and People Teams Finance Teams Quality and Compliance Teams Business Development Teams External partners and agencies You'll play a crucial role in strengthening communication, collaboration and operational effectiveness across our school portfolio. Operations Lead Requirements Essential Skills & Experience Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience. GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above). Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience working across multiple sites and diverse stakeholders. Experience supporting leaders within regulated environments. Strong understanding of quality assurance, compliance and performance improvement. Experience analysing management information and performance data. Proven project management and change implementation experience. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently across geographically dispersed locations. Knowledge Independent School Standards. Ofsted/Estyn inspection frameworks. Safeguarding requirements within education. Workforce planning and HR processes. Health and Safety compliance. Data protection and GDPR requirements. Desirable PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification. Salary for Operations Lead 65,000 plus performance bonus. For more information on the role of Operations Lead Education Division Contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions

Head of Colleges based across England and Wales LA2 CF15 CA1 RH14 We are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join the Education Senior Leadership Team as Head of Colleges, providing strategic leadership across growing group of six specialist college sites. Lancaster, Blackpool, South Lake, Carlisle , Billingshurst and Cardiff. The position requires regular travel across these education services This is a rare opportunity to influence the lives of hundreds of young people and adults, lead talented College Principals, and shape an ambitious further education strategy that delivers outstanding outcomes, exceptional learner experiences, and sector-leading practice. As Head of Colleges, you will be at the forefront of driving quality, innovation, and continuous improvement across our college provision. Working closely with the Director of Schools, Director of Safeguarding, Director of Care, and wider Executive Team, you will ensure a seamless learner journey from school through to further education, creating meaningful pathways that empower learners to achieve their full potential. Why become a Head of Colleges? Our colleges play a vital role in preparing learners for adulthood, employment, independence, and lifelong success. We are ambitious about what our learners can achieve and equally ambitious about the quality of education we provide. As Head of Colleges, you will lead that ambition. You will inspire and develop a team of College Principals, drive exceptional educational standards, and create a culture where excellence, inclusion, and learner success are at the heart of every decision. This is more than an operational leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape strategy, influence organisational direction, and leave a lasting legacy across multiple sites. Head of Colleges will be Responsible For Strategic Leadership Developing and delivering an ambitious vision for our college provision. Contributing to organisational strategy as a key member of the Education Senior Leadership Team. Creating strong alignment between schools and colleges to ensure clear progression pathways for learners. Quality and Improvement Driving excellence in teaching, learning, assessment, and learner outcomes. Leading quality assurance, self-assessment, and improvement planning across all college sites. Ensuring outstanding preparation for Ofsted inspections and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Using performance data to drive measurable improvements in achievement, retention, attendance, and progression. Leadership and Culture Providing inspirational leadership, support, and challenge to College Principals and senior leaders. Building leadership capacity, succession planning, and talent development across the college group. Fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and high performance. Partnership Working Working closely with colleagues across education, care, safeguarding, and support services. Building strong relationships with employers, local authorities, external partners, and regulatory bodies. Representing the organisation confidently within the wider education sector. Requirements of Head of Colleges You are an accomplished senior leader with significant experience in further education or multi-site educational provision. You have a proven track record of improving educational outcomes, leading successful quality improvement programmes, and navigating organisations through Ofsted inspections with confidence and credibility. Significant senior leadership experience within further education. Deep knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework. Experience leading quality improvement and driving measurable outcomes. Strong strategic thinking combined with operational excellence. Outstanding leadership, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience managing senior leaders within complex organisations. A commitment to inclusion, learner success, and educational excellence. Essential Qualifications for Head of Colleges PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification. Desirable Qualifications SENCO qualification. NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification. What We Offer Head of Colleges A highly influential leadership role with genuine organisational impact. The opportunity to shape and develop a growing college provision. A collaborative and values-driven Executive and Senior Leadership Team. The chance to improve life outcomes for learners every day. Professional autonomy alongside strong organisational support. Ongoing leadership development opportunities. Location This is a multi-site leadership role requiring regular travel across our six college locations. Flexibility is essential, including occasional early morning, evening, and off-site meetings. Join Us If you are an ambitious and inspirational education leader who believes every learner deserves the opportunity to thrive, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can create exceptional educational experiences and life-changing opportunities for the learners we serve. Safeguarding Commitment All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including relevant barred list checks where applicable), satisfactory references, and any other pre-employment checks required for the role. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who share our values and commitment to making a positive difference. Salary for Head of Colleges 80- 85,000 For more information on the role of Head of Colleges contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions

Head of Care - Education Division based across England and Wales LA2 CF15 CA1 RH14 The Head of Care is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational management of care services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centred care. The post holder will provide direction, leadership, and oversight to care teams, driving continuous improvement and ensuring services meet regulatory standards, organisational values, and the needs of service users. Working across a group of six specialist college sites. Lancaster, Blackpool, South Lake, Carlisle , Billingshurst and Cardiff. The position requires regular travel across these education services Working closely with senior stakeholders, the Head of Care will lead on service development, quality assurance, workforce planning, and performance management. The role requires a strong focus on governance, compliance, and innovation to enhance outcomes and maintain excellence across all areas of care provision. Key priorities include fostering a positive, inclusive culture; ensuring effective safeguarding practices; managing resources efficiently; and delivering sustainable, high-performing services aligned with organisational objectives. Job Responsibilities for Head of Care 1. Strategic Leadership & Service Development Develop and implement a care strategy aligned with organisational and educational priorities. Lead the integration of care and education to ensure cohesive learner pathways, reflecting the model of close liaison between education and residential services. Promote innovation in care delivery, including person-centred approaches and assistive technologies. Contribute to executive decision-making and long-term organisational planning. Extensive travel nationally supporting both pre-school primary, secondary and P19 provisions within the division. 2. Quality, Compliance & Clinical Governance Ensure all services meet CQC, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards, always maintaining inspection readiness Establish robust quality assurance frameworks, including audits, service reviews, and continuous improvement cycles. Oversee the development and audit of person-centred care plans and clinical protocols, ensuring consistency and quality across services. Lead systems that ensure safe practice in areas such as medication, infection control, and delegated healthcare tasks. Provide senior oversight of systems supporting learners with complex health needs, including enteral feeding, epilepsy care, respiratory support, moving and handling, intimate care, continence support, dysphagia management, medication administration and delegated clinical tasks, ensuring that staff are appropriately trained, assessed as competent and regularly reviewed. Work with nursing, therapy and external health professionals to ensure that clinical delegation, competency sign-off, escalation pathways and emergency protocols are robust, current and consistently implemented. Lead implementation and optimisation of digital care systems, reporting platforms, and data dashboards. Ensure data integrity and real-time oversight of service performance. 3. Safeguarding & Risk Management Provide executive oversight of safeguarding across the organisation, building on the expectation that care leaders hold DSL/DDSL responsibilities. Ensure robust systems for risk assessment, behaviour support, and safe care practices are implemented and monitored. Promote a strong safeguarding culture aligned with statutory guidance and best practice 4. Operational Leadership Provide oversight and direction to service leads across the portfolio. Ensure effective delivery of care services that meet individual learner needs, health requirements, and personal outcomes. Lead on admissions, transition, and compatibility decisions, ensuring accurate assessment of needs and provision capacity. Act as the senior escalation point for complex care issues, families, and external stakeholders. 5. Workforce Leadership & Culture Lead the recruitment, development, and retention of a skilled multidisciplinary workforce, including nurses, care staff, and support workers. Ensure effective supervision, appraisal, and competency frameworks, reflecting expectations for ongoing training and practice checks. Drive a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous professional development. Address underperformance and support staff progression through structured HR processes. Provide oversight of safe staffing models across complex care provision, ensuring that staffing levels, skill mix, training, supervision and deployment are matched to learner need and risk. 6. Integration with Education Ensure care provision actively supports learning, communication, and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes. Promote approaches that enable student voice, independence, and participation in their own care. Work collaboratively with education leaders to align care strategies with EHCP outcomes and curriculum delivery. 7. Multi-Disciplinary & Stakeholder Engagement Lead effective collaboration with therapy teams, healthcare professionals, commissioners, and families. Represent the organisation in external forums, inspections, and partnership meetings. Ensure strong communication systems that enable consistent, high-quality service delivery. 8. Performance, Reporting & Governance Monitor and report on service performance, quality metrics, and learner outcomes. Ensure high-quality documentation and reporting for regulators, commissioners, and senior leaders. Use insight and data to drive service improvement and innovation. This job description should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company. Knowledge, skills and competency for Head of Care Experience Senior leadership experience in education, residential care, or integrated services Proven ability to deliver high-quality, compliant services in complex care environments Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and large-scale service delivery Knowledge & Expertise Strong understanding of CQC and Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and health & social care regulation Expertise in person-centred care planning, clinical governance, and quality assurance Knowledge of Preparing for Adulthood and specialist education settings Leadership Capabilities Strategic thinking and system leadership Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to drive cultural change and continuous improvement Role Impact This role extends by: Providing portfolio-wide leadership and strategic direction Ensuring consistent standards across multiple services Embedding integration between care, health, and education Holding accountability for quality, compliance, safeguarding, and outcomes at scale Qualifications for Head of Care Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management Social care degree including adults young people and children. Salary for Head of Care 65,000 plus performance bonus For more information on the role of Head of Care Education Division Contact Mick Hull Fieldview Care Recruitment Solutions