Director of Inclusion and Wellbeing in Redhill

College location: East Surrey College (Redhill) and John Ruskin College (Selsdon)

Hours: 37 hours (8:45 - 17:00 Mon-Fri)

Interviews: 20th August onwards

Orbital South Colleges Group is seeking an inspirational Director of Inclusion and Wellbeing to provide strategic leadership for our Inclusion, Safeguarding and Wellbeing services. This pivotal role will ensure that all learners, including those with SEND and additional vulnerabilities, have access to high-quality support that enables them to thrive, achieve and progress.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal Student Support, you will lead the development and delivery of a college-wide strategy for inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing. You will oversee key areas including SEND, learning support, safeguarding, Prevent, wellbeing, EHCP compliance and high needs funding, ensuring services are effective, compliant and learner-focused.

As Director of Inclusion and Wellbeing, you will:

• Lead the College's Inclusion, SEND and Wellbeing strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and child protection.
• Champion mental health, wellbeing and personal development across the College.
• Oversee high-quality Learning Support provision and inclusive practice.
• Build strong partnerships with Local Authorities and external agencies.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Inclusion and Wellbeing.
• Ensure resources and services are aligned to learner needs and strategic priorities.

The successful candidate must:

• Have a Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g. education, social work, psychology, health, youth work).
• Have Safeguarding Level 3 (or willingness to achieve upon appointment), with proven completion of or commitment to undertake Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training.
• Have a recognised leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, NVQ Level 5+, or equivalent experience) is desirable.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.
• Significant experience of leadership and management within Further Education or a similar setting, including leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams and workforce development.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such as a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campuses are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.