Assistant Head Of Department (English, Maths & Support)

Dovetail and Slate; Colne; 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 learning support across the department and support the Head of Department. You'll manage Learning Support Mentors, coordinate timetables, and help shape inclusive practice for students with SEND and High Needs.

The role requires strong FE experience, proven leadership, and a solid understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning.

Qualifications

• Strong FE experience.
• SEND/High Needs experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and reasonable adjustments.
• Experience with external SEND stakeholders.
• Teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET or equivalent.

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 leadership

SEND/Inclusion

Team leadership

EHCP knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Teaching qualification

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

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

You will:

• 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

We are looking for someone with:

• 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.

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.