At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate learning support for students with SEND and High Needs.
- Company: Join a supportive FE provider in Cambridgeshire focused on inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career progression in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while advancing your leadership career.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEND, strong leadership skills, and a relevant teaching qualification.
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £41,500 - £46,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced FE SEND/Inclusion professional ready for your next leadership opportunity? We are recruiting for an Assistant Head of Department - Supported Learning to join an FE provider in [Area]. This is a key leadership role supporting the Head of Department and leading the effective coordination of learning support for students with SEND and High Needs.
The Role
- Lead and coordinate Learning Support provision across the department
- Manage and develop Learning Support Mentors and staff
- Allocate support and manage learning support timetables
- Support EHCP reviews, personalised curricula and student progress
- Lead on inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments
- Support quality assurance, learning walks and deep-dive activities
- Deputise for the Head of Department when required
- Work with parents, schools, local authorities and external SEND stakeholders
- Identify staff development needs and support inclusive teaching practice
About You
- Strong Further Education experience
- Extensive experience working within SEND, High Needs, Inclusion or Learning Support
- Experience leading, managing or coordinating a team
- Strong knowledge of EHCPs, reasonable adjustments and personalised learning
- Experience working with external SEND stakeholders
- A relevant teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET or equivalent
- Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills
This role would suit an experienced Assistant Head, Head of Department, SEND/SEN Manager, Learning Support Manager or Inclusion Manager, or an experienced Senior/Lead Lecturer or SEND/ALS Lead looking to take the next step into management.
DISCLAIMER
Important Notice: Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
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