Regional Education Leader SEN

Role: Regional Education Leader SEN

Location: South

Salary: up to £92,000 DOE

Location: Regular travel within the region is required, the ideal candidate will need to be flexible to the needs of the business.

2024 will continue to be an exciting and challenging year at The Cambian Group. Part of the CareTech Family of Companies, we are one of the largest providers of specialist Education and Care services for children and young people in the UK, delivering across Special Education Schools and Colleges, Residential Care Homes and a Therapeutic Fostering Service.

We are embarking on a significant period of transformation in line with our ambitious plans and, at the absolute core of our business, is our commitment to supporting our amazing children and young people, each with their own needs, hopes and dreams, to reach their personal best.

Our teams are fully committed to Cambian’s goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our young people and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. Fully supported with a tailored programme for their Care and Education, we deliver safe, rich and innovative experiences, playing to each child’s strengths, to prepare them for their lives ahead.

The development of a strong Regional Team leading on provision governance and quality continues to be fundamental to inspiring a culture of excellence, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for those working and living in our schools and colleges.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team for our SEN Schools and Colleges, you will join a team of committed and skilled practitioners leading on quality and performance. As part of this team, you will be responsible for meeting and exceeding the standards and expectations of our Statement of Purpose, as well as full compliance with Ofsted and CQC requirements and recommendations, maximizing efficiency and profitability to drive performance against budgets and targets.

An expert in the field, you will be suitably qualified with experience working in a Headship or equivalent.  You will provide comprehensive leadership, ensuring sound governance and regular audit, to offer inspiration, leadership, direction and support to staff at all levels.

Ensuring the consistency of Regulatory inspections, in line with the Regional Lead Activity Framework, you will be an expert in your field, bringing an in-depth understanding of the needs of young people on the Autistic Spectrum, best in class experience and a clear vision of the link between leadership and true impact.

You will have a real eye for detail and robust professional curiosity – knowing that our absolute commitment to the Safeguarding of our children and young people is our top priority. You will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, the regulatory environment that we operate in and the demands that this places on all aspects of our work.

Bringing our ambitious plans to life will be challenging and intense but, with enthusiasm, creativity and a hands-on approach, the reward and satisfaction will be second to none. Putting the needs of our young people at the centre of every decision, you will have a unique opportunity to shape and deliver the long-term Education Strategy for the Region and our drive to transform the lives of our children for the future.

Any successful application to this role will be subject to Enhanced DBS and Reference Checking in line with Government regulations and Safer Recruitment best practice.

The Cambian Group is an Equal Opportunities employer