Are you a visionary leader with a passion for inclusive education and a drive to deliver outstanding outcomes for autistic young people? Ambitious College is seeking a dynamic and experiencedHead of Campusto lead our West Thames campus into its next exciting chapter.
About Us
Ambitious College is part ofAmbitious About Autism, a national charity committed to making the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism. Our college provides specialist education for learners aged 16–25, empowering them to achieve their goals and thrive in adult life.
The Role
AsHead of Campus, you will:
* Beaccountable for the leadership and managementof the West Thames campus, ensuring exceptional outcomes for all learners.
* Be akey member of the College Leadership Team, supporting the Head of College in shaping and delivering strategic objectives that drive growth, innovation, and sustainability.
* Ensure the campus meets and evidencesall regulatory and compliance requirements, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safeguarding.
* Lead the development and implementation ofeffective systems, processes, and policiesto ensure operational excellence.
* Provideaccurate and insightful reportingtailored to a range of stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a leader who is:
* Passionate about inclusive education and committed to improving outcomes for young people with autism.
* Experienced in managing educational provision, ideally within a specialist or further education setting.
* Skilled in strategic planning, operational management, and regulatory compliance.
* A confident communicator with the ability to inspire teams and build strong partnerships.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of amission-driven organisationmaking a real difference.
* Work in asupportive, collaborative environmentwith opportunities for professional growth.
* Access to acomprehensive benefits package, including training, wellbeing, support, and generous leave.
Ready to lead with purpose?
Apply now and help shape a future where every autistic young person can thrive.
Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025
Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 9th July 2025 (Meet the senior leads via Teams Monday 7th/ Tuesday 8th)
Start Date: September 2025
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed toproviding reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online searchmaybecarried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in theDBS Filter Guidance.
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