Deputy Head of Inclusive Learning (High Needs) in Leeds

Leeds City College is recruiting for a Deputy Head of Inclusive Learning (High Needs). The post holder will support Luminate Education Group in the implementation of the SEN Code of Practice and in ensuring the Group meets legal and statutory requirements for High Needs and EHCP learners. They will support the Head of Inclusive Learning (High Needs) in all aspects of delivery in relation to the central High Needs function, ensuring the department is outward‑looking and collaborative in its approach to working with cross‑college teams. They will work collaboratively across Leeds City College to drive and embed practices that deliver an outstanding experience for High Needs learners, and by extension those with SEND and/or additional vulnerabilities or disadvantages, ensuring that all learners and apprentices have a quality learning experience with outcomes comparable to their peers.

What You Will Do

• Support the development, delivery and maintaining of outstanding service and provision within the Inclusive Learning (High Needs) department at Leeds City College, prioritising the student experience and delivering positive outcomes and transitions for students.
• Empower High Needs Operational Leads to support Campus Principals, Heads of Department, College Managers and other staff to fully embed the SEND agenda, in order to provide an outstanding, inclusive, and aspirational experience for students and staff.
• Alongside the Head of Inclusive Learning (High Needs), develop and lead strategies and projects, including work with external stakeholders to support outstanding outcomes for High Needs learners, including how to prepare for adult life, supported internships, apprenticeships, traineeships, work and further learning.
• Support exceptional High Needs provision by acting as a central advisor; advise and guide curriculum teams to consistently meet learners' needs and deliver positive outcomes, without directly managing delivery staff.

About You

• Previous experience of working positively with young people and adults.
• Thorough and up to date knowledge of Government policy in relation to SEND and education and skills, including its funding and curriculum / qualification reform.
• Expertise, knowledge and understanding of the Sector.
• Proven experience of successfully managing staff in an educational setting.
• Previous experience managing and utilising data to inform quality improvement and guidance, including planning, monitoring and reviewing.
• Able to foster a culture of reviewing and improving current practice, using reflection to identify areas for development for self, colleagues and service provision.

Benefits

• Annual Leave Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension Schemes with Generous Employer Contributions
• CPD Opportunities Annual staff conference plus two additional staff development days.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You will have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.