At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformation in SEND and High Needs education, shaping future strategies and services.
- Company: Join one of London's top-performing further education colleges with a bold vision for inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on learner success.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of inclusive education, influencing change and supporting diverse learners.
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualification and significant leadership experience in SEND and inclusive education required.
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges) is a highly successful and ambitious FE College Group. We are one of the largest further education colleges in England and are proud to be one of London’s best performing colleges. As part of an exciting period of growth and development, HRUC is significantly expanding its High Needs and SEND provision across the Group. This includes the continued development of specialist pathways, enhanced support services and innovative provision designed to meet the increasing demand for high-quality inclusive education. With the development of Barra Hall, our premises in Hayes as a flagship centre for specialist provision, HRUC is investing in a bold vision for inclusive education and learner success.
This newly created leadership role offers a unique opportunity to lead that transformation and shape the future direction of SEND and High Needs provision across one of the largest college groups in the country. Reporting to the HRUC Group Executive Principal, as Assistant Principal - High Needs, SEND & ALS, you will provide executive leadership, strategic direction and full accountability for the design, growth, quality and sustainability of all SEND, High Needs and Additional Learning Support provision across HRUC.
You will define and lead a unified Group-wide SEND and ALS strategy, integrating curriculum, support services, funding and partnerships to deliver outstanding learner progression and destinations, sector-leading inclusive practice, full statutory compliance and inspection readiness. This is a role at system leadership level, in which you would shape the Group’s response to rapidly increasing High Need demand, influencing Local Authority commissioning and positioning HRUC as a regional leader in SEND and inclusive education.
We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate:
- Qualified to degree level with a full teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector
- Significant senior leadership experience in SEND, ALS and inclusive education within FE, with whole-organisational accountability
- Sound judgement and experience of making high-stakes decisions in complex environments
- Proven experience of leading large-scale, multi-site provision, including leading organisational change, strategic transformation or service redesign at scale as well as operational delivery
- Experience of success in increasing High Needs Funding and of Local Authority negotiation
- Experience of holding responsibility for safeguarding, health and safety and risk management within complex provision
- Successful experience of being a High Needs Ofsted Lead
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL- High Needs, SEND and Additional Learning Support employer: HRUC
HRUC is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation in education. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer extensive growth opportunities and the chance to lead transformative initiatives in SEND and High Needs provision. Located in the vibrant area of Hayes, our flagship centre, Barra Hall, exemplifies our investment in high-quality education, making HRUC a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a difference in learners' lives.
