Head of Foundation Learning

Department: Supported Learning Salary: £45,384 to £52,601 per annum (depending on experience) Grade: Scale 4 Post Type: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 19 April 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: RHACC063-24-R2

About The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Foundation Learning to lead our Supported Learning programme. In this key leadership role, you will ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across these programmes, fostering an inclusive environment where learners, including those with SEND, can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Foundation Learning curriculum to meet the needs of learners with SEND and those pursuing Skills for Life and employability skills.

Oversee effective support systems for learners with additional needs, enabling them to progress in work, wellbeing, and independence.

Align teaching and learning with RHACC\’s strategic goals, quality assurance processes, and Ofsted requirements.

Manage Programme Managers and Learning Support Coordinators, ensuring high standards of performance and support.

About YouYou have a proven track record of leading educational programmes for adult learners, particularly those with SEND and Skills for Life. You understand quality improvement processes and the Ofsted framework and have experience in improving learner outcomes.

Essential Requirements

Experience in leading improvements in learner outcomes and creating inclusive learning environments.

Knowledge of quality improvement processes and teaching practices.

Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

Commitment to Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, and Health and Safety.

Full teaching qualification.

Desirable: Experience teaching English and/or maths, with a subject specialism qualification in either.

Why Join RHACC?This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the lives of adult learners at RHACC. You will join a supportive team dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that enables learners to develop essential life and employability skills.

Benefits

Pensions

UniDays

Teacher Perks

Carparking

Counselling

Cycle Scheme

Costco

Education

Season Ticket Loans

Eye Care Vouchers

Discounted Software

Discounted Room Hire

Discounted Gym Membership

Our Commitment Toward Equality and DiversityWe are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.

Safer Recruitment CommitmentAs an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:

Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate

Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period

Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)

Confirmation of qualifications where requested

Health Check

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