Interim Head of Learning Progression in London

Education for Industry Group

Full-Time: Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday working that may be required from time to time to support business operations and oversee Saturday delivery activities.

Fixed-Term Contract until 30 November 2026.

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Learning Progression to lead and shape the strategic development of learning support provision across the Education for Industry Group. This influential senior leadership role is responsible for delivering an outstanding, inclusive, and evidence-based learning progression offer that enables all students, including those with SEND, EHCPs, and learning vulnerabilities, to achieve their full potential. Leading a multidisciplinary team covering SEND, teaching and learning support assistants, academic coaching and mentoring, and medical needs support, you will drive continuous improvement, champion best practice, and ensure high-quality student support across the organisation. As EFI Group's Lead SENCO and a member of the Student Services Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in enhancing the student experience, promoting inclusion and wellbeing, and supporting the delivery of outstanding educational outcomes. The role also carries responsibility as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

About you

• Qualifications: NASENCO qualification, with relevant safeguarding and specialist SEND training.
• Experience: Significant experience leading SEND provision, managing multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing EHCP processes.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, inclusive practice, safeguarding, and supporting students aged 16+.
• Skills: Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Values: A commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing, safeguarding, and enabling all learners to achieve their full potential.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
• Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

Salary: From £48,150 to £56,150 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: 8am on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

Interviews/Recruitment Day: Interviews will take place on Thursday, 3 September in person at FRA, Electra House, London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.