Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion) for its Supported Learning Development team in Cardiff. The successful candidate will oversee the curriculum for students with special educational needs, aiming to embed equality and inclusivity in learning. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Discounted Apple products

Free gym membership

Discounted college courses

BUPA Health Expenses

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities and ability to inspire others.
• Experience working with students with special educational needs.
• High level of pedagogic practice and experience developing curricula.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate practical and theoretical activities with the department.
• Implement personalized curricula for students with High Needs.
• Manage staffing and timetabling to maximize student achievement.

Skills

Leadership

Pedagogic Practice

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion)

Location: Cardiff

Permanent

ASAP Start

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion) to join our Supported Learning Development team. We have three roles available across three campuses.

You will join us on a full-time basis, earning a competitive salary of between £44,409.00 per annum, plus staff benefits.

Weekly Hours: 37 hours, Monday to Friday.

About the Role

This role involves working collaboratively with the Head of Department, other Assistant Heads, Lecturers, and Technicians to coordinate practical and theoretical activities. You will focus on embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion practices, ensuring students with SEND and High Needs receive personalized curricula that incorporate English and Maths within vocational learning.

You will be responsible for staffing and timetabling to maximize achievement and attainment. The role also includes implementing high-quality personalized curricula for students with High Needs, championing inclusivity, and modeling inclusive practices.

What We Are Looking For

We seek candidates with strong leadership qualities, experience working with students with special educational needs, and the ability to inspire others. You should have a high level of pedagogic practice, experience developing curricula, and working with stakeholders to support the SEND agenda.

Experience in quality assurance, managing staff wellbeing, and implementing reasonable adjustments to promote inclusion is essential.

Benefits

- Discounted Apple products

- Free gym membership and discounted classes

- Discounted college courses

- BUPA Health Expenses and Occupational Health services

- Free on-site parking

- Discounts with high street and online stores

- On-site restaurants, retail, and coffee outlets

- Employee Assistance Programme

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will undergo enhanced DBS clearance, and employment is subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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