Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion)

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks an Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion) to join their Supported Learning Development team in Portsmouth. This full-time, permanent role emphasizes inclusivity, managing special educational needs and high needs students, and coordinating collaborative educational activities across campuses.

Benefits

Discounted Apple products

Free gym membership and discounted classes

Discounted college courses

BUPA health plan and occupational health services

Free on-site parking

Discounts with high street and online stores

On-site restaurants, retail, and coffee outlets

Employee assistance program with counseling services

Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities and pedagogic standards.
• Proven ability to develop curricula and manage staff wellbeing.
• Experience implementing reasonable adjustments for students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate practical and theoretical activities while promoting inclusion.
• Manage staffing and ensure high student achievement through personalized curricula.
• Lead collaborative planning with learning support staff to maximize student potential.

Skills

Leadership

Understanding of special educational needs

Collaboration

Education

Experience in SEND setting

Post-16 experience

Job description

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Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: Clarus Education

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion)

Location: Cambridge

Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP

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

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

Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week, 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.

The role includes embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion practices, ensuring support for students with SEND and High Needs through personalized curricula that include English and Maths within vocational learning.

You will be responsible for staffing, supporting student achievement, and maximizing learning support timetables to ensure high levels of attainment.

You will implement personalized curricula for students with High Needs, champion inclusivity, and model excellent inclusive practices.

Your management style should foster collaboration in planning, resource preparation, and supporting learning support staff to help all students reach their potential.

Candidate Requirements

We seek candidates with strong leadership qualities, a good understanding of special educational needs, and experience working with students, families, and professionals.

Candidates should have high pedagogic standards, experience developing curricula, and working with stakeholders to support the SEND agenda.

Experience in quality assurance, working with college systems, and managing staff wellbeing are essential.

Extensive experience in a SEND setting, post-16 experience, and ability to implement reasonable adjustments are required.

Benefits

- Discounted Apple products

- Free gym membership and discounted classes

- Discounted college courses

- BUPA health plan and occupational health services

- Free on-site parking

- Discounts with high street and online stores

- On-site restaurants, retail, and coffee outlets

- Employee assistance program with counseling services

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding children and expect all staff to share this commitment. 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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