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Head Teacher
WCG Drive (14-16 Direct Entry Provision)
Warwick Trident Campus
Salary Range: £55,018 - £60,303 per annum (Management Spine Points 15 – 19)
The successful candidate will be appointed to a fixed point within this range, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Contract: Permanent / Full Time
Role Summary
The Head Teacher of WCG Drive will establish, lead, manage, and develop the college’s provision for students aged 14–16 at our Warwick Trident Campus. The postholder will ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, curriculum quality, learner experience, and progression. They will champion inclusive practice, foster strong partnerships with schools, local authorities, and parents/carers, and support students’ personal and academic development. Students studying here will study 3 core GCSEs plus a Level 1 or 2 qualification in either Engineering or Motor Vehicle. As the Head Teacher will also be responsible for financial management, staff development, and external stakeholder engagement, ensuring the school remains responsive to both local and national needs. Whilst working within the IMPACT values and through continuous improvement, the postholder will develop the provision to meet or exceed the College’s KPIs.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. Leadership and Strategic Direction
2. Lead and manage the WCG Drive to meet WCG’s strategic objectives and priorities.
3. Drive innovation and best practices within the school to create an outstanding learning environment.
4. Align WCG Drive activities with WCG’s broader goals and ensure WCG Drive’s culture promotes inclusivity, diversity, and student success.
5. Create a culture where learners experience a positive and enriching college life and integrate them with the wider college community
6. Provide leadership within the broader WCG team to foster a collaborative, forward-thinking approach to education.
Safeguarding Statement
Warwickshire College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.