College Lead

Brentwood College is an Independent Specialist Provider meeting the needs of up to 24 students aged 19-25 with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our college is co-located with Brentwood School in state-of-the-art facilities providing a wide range of resources including a hydrotherapy pool, light room and extensive outdoor provision including a horticulture area and polytunnel.

Due to the retirement of our existing College Lead, we are looking for someone with experience of the FE sector to come and lead the college team. The College Lead works under the direction of the Headteacher of Brentwood who overseas both the school and college. This is an exciting time for our organisation as it continues to develop and thrive. We offer an exciting curriculum which focusses on developing students' independence whilst developing skills to prepare them for life and work-related activities in the community.

We are looking for a College Lead who has:

• proven experience of the SEN FE sector
• experience of strategic and organisational leadership within FE success in leading a team of teaching staff and therapists
• the ability to inspire staff to continue to strive to provide the best opportunities for our students
• an understanding of the Ofsted Inspection Framework for FE and Skills

You will be expected to:

• ensure the highest standards of Safeguarding and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of our students in all that you do
• work with the headteacher to deliver strategic college development
• lead all aspects of our day to day college operations
• work alongside both school and college staff to fulfil the requirements of working at Brentwood
• liaise and report to college governors
• ensure rigorous quality assurance, self-assessment and quality improvement are implemented
• support the delivery of high-quality personalised education through innovative teaching and learning
• ensure high performance standards via pro-active training, coaching and management
• work in partnership with all key stakeholders

We will provide:

• a warm and friendly college with a supportive team of motivated staff and students
• values driven culture with open and collaborative working practices
• a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing CPD
• wellbeing support for all of our staff including access to an employee assistance programme
• a competitive salary
• support from the headteacher, governors and staff across the Brentwood community.
• admin and management support from the Brentwood Team

If you would like any further information, or would like to visit college, please contact Jude Lomas, Headteacher on or

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

CVs and applications through third parties and agencies will not be accepted.