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Stand with young autistic people by joining Ambitious College as Chair of the Governing Body and play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of autistic young people. Location:
London over two Pear campuses – CONEL and West Thames Salary:
Unremunerated with reasonable expenses paid About Ambitious College
Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people. We provide a highly personalised curriculum, combining educational support with real-world experience through partnerships with businesses and community groups. Our two campuses, located within mainstream further education colleges, offer a unique environment where autistic learners can thrive. Rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ Behaviour and Attitudes by Ofsted, we are committed to delivering positive outcomes for every learner. Our multidisciplinary team—teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, behaviour specialists, employment specialists, and more—works collaboratively to offer individualised support. Together, we are dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for every learner, including those progressing to employment through supported internships. About the Role
As our current Chair of the Governing Body completes their term, we seek a successor to lead Ambitious College during a pivotal time. The new Chair will guide our strategic direction, ensuring the Governing Body contributes effectively to our mission and meets all educational responsibilities in line with Ambitious about Autism’s strategy. The Chair also plays a role on the organisation’s board-level Education and Care Committee, influencing decisions that ultimately shape the future of the College. You will work closely with governors, Ambitious about Autism’s Education and Care Committee, the Head of College, and the Executive Head, providing leadership during a significant period of growth, development, change, and opportunity. Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced leader committed to supporting autistic young people. Our new Chair will have experience on a Governing Body or Trustee Board. This voluntary role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of autistic young people, and we are looking for someone who is inclusive and who engages effectively and sensitively. The landscape of SEND funding presents unique challenges. Local authorities continue to experience increasing financial pressures, which impacts SEND provision. A Chair with an understanding of the wider SEND sector is therefore essential. This could be from a leadership, governance, or policy role in SEND. Time Commitment
The Governing Body meets once a term, plus an annual strategy meeting. As Chair of Ambitious College’s Governing Body, you will be a member of Ambitious about Autism’s Education and Care Committee, which meets termly, usually online for 2-3 hours. Each term, we have twilight governor training for 1-2 hours. As Chair, we encourage you to visit the campuses and attend occasional events. We expect the time commitment to be the equivalent of one day a month. This includes preparing for meetings and ad hoc conversations with governors, the Head of the College, the Clerk to the Governing Body, and the Executive Head. This is a rewarding role with the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of autistic young people. If that speaks to you, then we’d love to hear from you. Ambitious about Autism and Ambitious College is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners: If you would like to know more about this role please contact Jennifer Horan.
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/ Chair of the Governing Body | Ambitious College (Ambitious about Autism) Chair of the Governing Body - Ambitious College (Ambitious about Autism)
Stand with young autistic people by joining Ambitious College as Chair of the Governing Body and play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of autistic young people. Location:
London over two Pear campuses – CONEL and West Thames Salary:
Unremunerated with reasonable expenses paid About Ambitious College
Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people. We provide a highly personalised curriculum, combining educational support with real-world experience through partnerships with businesses and community groups. Our two campuses, located within mainstream further education colleges, offer a unique environment where autistic learners can thrive. Rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ Behaviour and Attitudes by Ofsted, we are committed to delivering positive outcomes for every learner. Our multidisciplinary team—teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, behaviour specialists, employment specialists, and more—works collaboratively to offer individualised support. Together, we are dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for every learner, including those progressing to employment through supported internships. About the Role
As our current Chair of the Governing Body completes their term, we seek a successor to lead Ambitious College during a pivotal time. The new Chair will guide our strategic direction, ensuring the Governing Body contributes effectively to our mission and meets all educational responsibilities in line with Ambitious about Autism’s strategy. The Chair also plays a role on the organisation’s board-level Education and Care Committee, influencing decisions that ultimately shape the future of the College. You will work closely with governors, Ambitious about Autism’s Education and Care Committee, the Head of College, and the Executive Head, providing leadership during a significant period of growth, development, change, and opportunity. Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced leader committed to supporting autistic young people. Our new Chair will have experience on a Governing Body or Trustee Board. This voluntary role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of autistic young people, and we are looking for someone who is inclusive and who engages effectively and sensitively. The landscape of SEND funding presents unique challenges. Local authorities continue to experience increasing financial pressures, which impacts SEND provision. A Chair with an understanding of the wider SEND sector is therefore essential. This could be from a leadership, governance, or policy role in SEND. Time Commitment
The Governing Body meets once a term, plus an annual strategy meeting. As Chair of Ambitious College’s Governing Body, you will be a member of Ambitious about Autism’s Education and Care Committee, which meets termly, usually online for 2-3 hours. Each term, we have twilight governor training for 1-2 hours. As Chair, we encourage you to visit the campuses and attend occasional events. We expect the time commitment to be the equivalent of one day a month. This includes preparing for meetings and ad hoc conversations with governors, the Head of the College, the Clerk to the Governing Body, and the Executive Head. This is a rewarding role with the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of autistic young people. If that speaks to you, then we’d love to hear from you. Ambitious about Autism and Ambitious College is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners: If you would like to know more about this role please contact Jennifer Horan.
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