Elidyr Communities Trust

Head of Education

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Rhandirmwyn, Dyfed, Wales, GBR

In-Office

40K-45K Annually

Entry level

Social Impact

The Role

Lead the education team and develop a strategic vision aligned with the charity’s mission, values, and objectives. Oversee high-quality, person-centered teaching and learning while maintaining exceptional educational standards across the college. The role involves education leadership, team development, and continuous improvement of specialist further education provision.

Summary Generated by Built In

Can you lead and develop our sector-leading education provision?

This role offers a unique opportunity.

Coleg Elidyr received an exceptional Estyn inspection report in 2025, with no specific recommendations for improvement, setting it apart from all other specialist FE colleges in Wales. Could you lead the education team and continue to develop the exceptional high standards we offer? We want someone who can deliver a clear strategic vision for education aligned with the charity’s mission, values and objectives, while ensuring high-quality, person-centered teaching and learning.

The charity will consider all reasonable requests for flexible working.

Permanent role - £40,423 to £44,863 per annum

Monday - Friday (8.45am - 4.45pm)

Term time only (48.2 weeks per year)

Closing deadline: 5pm Wednesday 14 October 2026

Interview in person in Rhandirmwyn: 21 October 2026 (applicants notified 19 October)

Benefits

As a charity we are committed to recognising the effort and dedication of our staff. Our current staff benefit package includes the following:

Competitive salary.
Flexible working.
An employee healthcare scheme from a recommended provider WPA.
24/7 access to an employee assistance programme with confidential counselling, legal and money advice.
Discounts on health, fitness, and lifestyle services.
Free access to our onsite gym.
Free wellbeing clubs and staff wellbeing days throughout the year.
Professional development opportunities including support towards gaining recognised qualifications.
Long service pay increase after five years.

Please download the job pack and then express your interest using the button below.
Please download and complete the application form. You can attach this to your expression of interest or email it to Lisa.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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The Company

190 Employees

Year Founded: 1973

What We Do

Elidyr Communities Trust is a Welsh charity supporting young adults and adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. It provides specialist residential and day educational services through Coleg Elidyr, alongside community-based Inclusive Lives and supported-living provision at Victoria House and Towy Valley Care. Its person-centred programmes aim to develop independence, wellbeing, practical skills and meaningful opportunities for personal growth and greater autonomy.