Job Description

Campus Lead
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.

At our Great Barr Campus, we believe every learner deserves the opportunity to thrive, grow in confidence and achieve their full potential. We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Campus Lead to lead our specialist further education provision for young people aged 16-25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including learners with severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism, complex communication needs and associated sensory needs.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people as they develop vital communication, independence and life skills that prepare them for adulthood. Our learners benefit from highly personalised support and learning programmes, and we are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to creating an inclusive, structured and nurturing environment where every individual can succeed.

As Campus Lead, you will be the driving force behind the day-to-day success of the Great Barr campus, providing visible and supportive leadership across teaching and learning, pastoral care, safeguarding and operational management. Working closely with senior leaders, you will inspire and empower staff, champion high standards and ensure that learner outcomes remain at the heart of everything we do.

If you are a passionate and values-driven leader who is committed to delivering exceptional specialist education and helping young people with complex needs achieve meaningful, life-changing outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Your role will include:

• Providing strong day-to-day leadership of the Great Barr campus, ensuring learners receive high-quality, safe and person-centred education and support.
• Leading and managing the campus team to meet the needs of learners with SLD, autism, complex communication, sensory and associated needs.
• Acting as the main point of contact for staff, learners, parents/carers and external professionals, demonstrating ownership and accountability for the effective day-to-day running of the campus.
• Ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment are consistently implemented across the campus, in line with the college's curriculum, quality framework and Quality Improvement Plan.
• Monitoring learner engagement, progress and achievement, ensuring education and support are appropriately adapted to individual needs, EHCP outcomes and preparation for adulthood.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and learner-centred culture, ensuring consistent approaches to communication, sensory needs, wellbeing and positive behaviour support.
• Supporting effective safeguarding practice across the campus, including acting as Deputy DSL where required.
• Ensuring campus compliance with health and safety, risk assessments, learner support plans and other operational requirements, working with relevant college leads and central teams where appropriate.
• Monitoring learner attendance and engagement, ensuring concerns are identified promptly and appropriate actions are taken.
• Line managing campus staff, providing clear expectations, regular supervision, performance management and opportunities for professional development.
• Developing a motivated, collaborative and accountable staff team, modelling high professional standards and ensuring consistency of practice across the campus.
• Maintaining effective relationships and communication with parents/carers, external professionals and other stakeholders.
• Providing relevant campus information, updates and performance data to senior leaders, escalating concerns appropriately and contributing to continuous improvement across the wider college.

Who we are looking for:

• Qualifications: Degree in Education or related field and Qualified Teacher Status (or working towards); leadership qualification desirable.
• Experience: Experience of working within specialist education and supporting learners with SEND. Previous leadership or management experience and experience of working with learners with severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism, complex communication and sensory needs would be highly beneficial. Experience of leading staff, improving learner outcomes and maintaining high standards of practice is desirable.
• Knowledge & Skills: A strong understanding of SEND, EHCPs, safeguarding and the expectations of further education provision. The ability to lead and support high-quality teaching and learning, manage the day-to-day demands of a specialist campus and communicate effectively with staff, families and external professionals.
• Personal Attributes: A visible, approachable and values-driven leader who is resilient, adaptable and highly organised. You will be committed to person-centred practice, have high expectations for learners and staff and be able to build a positive, consistent and collaborative team culture.
• Other Requirements: Enhanced DBS clearance; driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.

Why Join Care First?

Care First provides person-centred education and day provision for young adults with learning difficulties, autism, mental health needs and complex needs. Our tailored programmes help learners develop life skills, build independence and thrive within their communities.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to succeed through truly personalised education.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.