Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion)

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

Job summary

A prominent educational establishment in Sheffield is seeking an Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion) to enhance their Supported Learning Development across three campuses. This full-time position, offering a competitive salary of £44,409, emphasizes collaboration in promoting inclusive educational practices to support students with high needs.

Benefits

Discounted Apple products

Free gym membership and discounted classes

Discounted college courses

BUPA health plan and occupational health services

Free on-site parking

High street and online store discounts

On-site amenities including restaurants and coffee outlets

Employee assistance program with free counseling

Qualifications

• Experience in working with students with SEND.
• Strong leadership qualities and effective management.
• Post-16 experience in a specialist SEND setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate practical and theoretical activities for SEND students.
• Develop personalized curricula integrating English and Maths.
• Champion inclusivity and mentor learning support staff.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Inclusivity

Management Skills

Job description

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Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: Clarus Education

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion)

Location: Cambridge

Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion) to join our Supported Learning Development across three campuses. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary of £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 work to embed equality, diversity, and inclusion practices, ensuring students with SEND and High Needs receive personalized curricula integrating English and Maths within vocational and supported learning.

You will be responsible for staffing, maximizing learning support timetables, and implementing high-quality, personalized curricula for students with High Needs. You will champion inclusivity through mentoring and modeling best inclusive practices.

Your management style should promote collaboration in planning, resource development, and supporting learning support staff to help all students reach their full potential, including those with high needs.

Candidate Requirements

We seek candidates with strong leadership qualities, experience working with students with SEND, and a high level of pedagogic practice. Experience in curriculum development, internal quality assurance, and working with stakeholders to support the SEND agenda is essential. Candidates should have extensive experience in a specialist SEND setting, with post-16 experience, and demonstrate effective management and staff wellbeing skills.

Benefits

• Discounted Apple products
• Free gym membership and discounted classes
• Discounted college courses
• BUPA health plan and occupational health services
• Free on-site parking
• High street and online store discounts
• On-site amenities including restaurants and coffee outlets
• Employee assistance program with free counseling

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