At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape learning support for students, ensuring inclusivity and high-quality educational outcomes.
- Company: EFI Group, transforming lives through innovative education in fashion and beauty.
- Benefits: Generous leave options, funded professional qualifications, and a monthly wellbeing allowance.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to inclusion and student wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while fostering a culture of growth and support.
- Qualifications: NASENCO qualification and significant experience in SEND provision.
The predicted salary is between 48150 - 56150 £ per year.
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 Temp Contract until 31st December 2026.
FRA Academy: Electra House - London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX.
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.
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.
Please contact [email protected] for further information.
Head of Learning Progression & Senco employer: Fashion Retail Academy
EFI Group is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming lives through innovative education in fashion and beauty. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer generous benefits such as funded professional qualifications, flexible leave options, and a monthly wellbeing allowance, all within a supportive and inclusive work culture that champions personal and professional growth. Join us in London, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative environment that celebrates success and prioritises student outcomes.
