Hereward College is a further education college like no other, seeking a qualified and experienced governance professional who can ensure that outstanding governance and compliance continues to underpin their outstanding provision.
Who we are
Based on a single campus in Tile Hill, Coventry, Hereward College is a unique further education college which has been delivering specialist education for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) since 1972.
Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023 – with Outstanding student behaviour and high-needs provision – we’re nationally recognised as a leader in SEND education. We support around 340 learners aged 16+, including predominantly day students but also residential.
We offer a wide range of curriculum pathways, work experience, career support, and independent living skills. We are proud of the impacts we achieve with 44% of our learners progressing into paid employment – over 35% above the national average.
About the role
At Hereward College, our mission is simple: deliver outstanding, individualised education for learners with special educational needs and disabilities, while supporting their families. To achieve this, we rely on a culture of ambition, inclusion, and success – guided by a dedicated senior leadership team and with the support of a committed Board of Governors.
Outstanding governance underpins everything we do. It ensures compliance, safeguards data, protects our values, and keeps the student experience at the heart of every decision. That’s why the Director of Governance plays such a pivotal role in our leadership team.
As our lead advisor on governance, you’ll:
* Act as the bridge between the Chair and our Principal & CEO.
* Coordinate effective communication between the governors and our staff.
* Ensure regulatory compliance, data protection and exemplary governance practice.
* Support the Board in shaping organisational culture and strategy.
* Fulfil a vital role as the moral compass of our organisation.
Who we are looking for
As our new Director of Governance, you’ll be a visible and collaborative member of our senior leadership team. You will be a motivated self-starter who shares our values and passion for supporting learners with SEND. Approachable, confident, and an excellent communicator, you will engage positively with staff, governors, and learners alike.
In this role, you’ll act as the ‘conscience’ of the College, as well as represent Hereward nationally, contributing to sector-wide governance conversations and reinforcing our reputation as a sector leader.
Prior FE governance experience is desirable, but most importantly is your ability to quickly understand our regulatory environment and bring the expertise, ambition, and integrity needed to enhance our governance culture.
The role requires flexibility as there will be a need for you to attend evening meetings and is predominantly homebased, although attendance at college will be required at certain key times.
Peridot Partners and Hereward College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
For further information about the role and to register your interest, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners.
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