Overview

Head of School – Skills for Life

Location: Barnfield Campus LU2 7BF

Salary: Up to *GBP*65,000 per annum depending on qualifictions and expertise.

Contractual Hours: 37.00

Basis: Full time

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced and values‑driven leader to join the Senior Management Team as a Head of School in Skills for Life at our Barnfield College in Luton.

 

This is a key leadership role within our further education provision, supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will inspire and motivate teams to deliver high‑quality, inclusive education that enables students to develop essential life, employability and independence skills.

 

As Head of School, you will have strategic and operational oversight of teaching, learning and curriculum delivery across the Skills for Life provision. You will lead and manage a multidisciplinary team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the curriculum is responsive to learners’ needs, aligned with EHCP outcomes, and compliant with funding and regulatory requirements.

 

You will bring strong leadership capability, a clear inclusive vision, and a deep understanding of SEND within further education. You will play a key role in shaping provision, developing staff, embedding best practice and ensuring robust systems around EHCP implementation, funding compliance, and quality assurance. A thorough knowledge of EHCP processes, SEND legislation, and education funding models is essential for this role.

 

The role requires a leader who can inspire, influence and motivate colleagues, foster a culture of collaboration, and champion inclusive education at a senior level.

 

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the College and work collaboratively with colleagues across curriculum, support services and external agencies to deliver exceptional outcomes for learners.

 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 17th May 2026.

 

If you have any questions or queries, please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help.

 

You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you will be actively encouraged to upskill.

 

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off ata Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

 

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need support with your application, please contact us.

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