Assistant Head of Department (English, Maths & Support)

Dovetail and Slate; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in Cambridgeshire is recruiting an Assistant Head of Department - Supported Learning to lead the Learning Support provision, manage Learning Support Mentors, and coordinate support timetables for students with SEND and High Needs.

The role requires FE leadership experience, strong knowledge of EHCPs, inclusive teaching, and the ability to work with parents, schools and local authorities, deputising for the Head of Department when needed.

Qualifications

• Strong Further Education experience.
• Extensive experience working within SEND, High Needs, Inclusion or Learning Support.
• Experience leading, managing or coordinating a team.
• Strong knowledge of EHCPs, reasonable adjustments and personalised learning.
• Experience working with external SEND stakeholders.
• A relevant teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Learning Support provision across the department.
• Manage and develop Learning Support Mentors and staff.
• Allocate support and manage learning support timetables.
• Support EHCP reviews, personalised curricula and student progress.
• Lead on inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.
• Support quality assurance, learning walks and deep-dive activities.
• Deputise for the Head of Department when required.
• Work with parents, schools, local authorities and external SEND stakeholders.
• Identify staff development needs and support inclusive teaching practice.

Skills

FE experience

SEND/Inclusion experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

Qualified teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS/DET)

Job description

Assistant Head of Department - Supported Learning

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: £41,500 - £46,500 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced FE SEND/Inclusion professional ready for your next leadership opportunity?

We are recruiting for an Assistant Head of Department - Supported Learning to join an FE provider in [Area].

This is a key leadership role supporting the Head of Department and leading the effective coordination of learning support for students with SEND and High Needs.

The Role

• Lead and coordinate Learning Support provision across the department
• Manage and develop Learning Support Mentors and staff
• Allocate support and manage learning support timetables
• Support EHCP reviews, personalised curricula and student progress
• Lead on inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments
• Support quality assurance, learning walks and deep-dive activities
• Deputise for the Head of Department when required
• Work with parents, schools, local authorities and external SEND stakeholders
• Identify staff development needs and support inclusive teaching practice

About You

• Strong Further Education experience
• Extensive experience working within SEND, High Needs, Inclusion or Learning Support
• Experience leading, managing or coordinating a team
• Strong knowledge of EHCPs, reasonable adjustments and personalised learning
• Experience working with external SEND stakeholders
• A relevant teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET or equivalent
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skillsThis role would suit an experienced Assistant Head, Head of Department, SEND/SEN Manager, Learning Support Manager or Inclusion Manager, or an experienced Senior/Lead Lecturer or SEND/ALS Lead looking to take the next step into management.

DISCLAIMER

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.