Assistant Director of Inclusion & SEND

Salford City College Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing days

LGPS pension enrollment

Flexible working

Job summary

Salford City College Group is seeking a dynamic professional to support the Director of the Department in the daily running of Learning Support for learners with inclusion needs. The role includes line management of the SEND Advisory Teacher Service and collaboration with other Learning Support staff to embed inclusive practice across the learner journey.

You will drive quality assurance, self-assessment and evidence gathering to meet evolving national expectations for SEND and Alternative

Qualifications

• Leadership and line-management experience within Learning Support or SEND advisory services.
• Strong focus on inclusion across the learner journey and curriculum design.
• Experience with quality assurance, self-assessment and inspection readiness.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of the Department in the day-to-day management of Learning Support for learners with inclusion needs.
• Line manage and lead the SEND Advisory Teacher Service alongside other Learning Support staff.
• Embed inclusive practice across curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment, pastoral support and transition planning.
• Drive robust self-assessment and QA processes to align with national expectations for SEND and Alternative Provision reforms.
• Ensure compliance and preparation for inspections and safeguarding responsibilities.

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and committed professional to support the Director of the Department in the day-to-day running of Learning Support for learners with inclusion needs. The role includes line managing and leading the SEND Advisory Teacher Service alongside other Learning Support staff, ensuring high-quality, collaborative practice across the team. You will play a key role in embedding inclusion throughout all aspects of the learner journey, including curriculum design, teaching, learning, assessment, pastoral support, and transition planning. Additionally, you will ensure the college remains inspection-ready through robust self-assessment, quality assurance processes, and the development of evidence aligned to evolving national expectations for inclusion, including SEND and Alternative Provision reforms, with a strong focus on high-quality inclusive practice, improved outcomes, statutory compliance, and effective preparation for adulthood for learners with SEND.

Reason to Join Us, Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility, and all staff are expected to understand their role in identifying and responding to concerns.

• This role involves regular contact with children and/or young people and may include regulated activity as defined by current safeguarding legislation.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS and further safeguarding checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.
• It is an offence to apply if you have been barred from regulated activity with children.
• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification.
• We reserve the right to conduct online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
• References will be sought at shortlisting stage.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College's Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).

• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 93% of staff are proud to work at the College.