Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institute seeks an Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion) to enhance equality, diversity, and personalized learning for students with SEND. The role demands collaboration, leadership, and a commitment to inclusivity, with competitive pay and numerous employee benefits available.

Benefits

Discounted Apple products

Free gym membership

Discounted college courses

BUPA Health Expenses services

Free on-site parking

High street and online store discounts

On-site restaurants

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities with a high-level understanding of SEN.
• Experience working with students and developing curricula.
• Ability to implement reasonable adjustments for inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with the Head of Department and team.
• Champion inclusivity through mentoring and modeling best practices.
• Develop resource allocation to support all students.

Skills

Leadership

Pedagogic skills

Inclusion practices

Stakeholder management

Education

Post-16 experience in a SEND setting

Job description

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Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion), Wakefield

Client: Clarus Education

Location: Wakefield, 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, 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 daily activities.

The role includes 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 student achievement, implementing personalized curricula with ambitious outcomes, and championing inclusivity through mentoring and modeling best practices.

You will develop a collaborative approach to planning and resource allocation to support all students, including those with high needs.

Candidate Requirements

We seek candidates with strong leadership qualities, high-level understanding of SEN, and experience working with students, families, and professionals.

You should have excellent pedagogic skills, the ability to inspire inclusion, and 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. Post-16 experience in a SEND setting is required, along with the ability to implement reasonable adjustments for inclusion.

Benefits

- Discounted Apple products

- Free gym membership and discounted classes

- Discounted college courses

- BUPA Health Expenses and Occupational Health services

- Free on-site parking

- High street and online store discounts

- On-site restaurants, retail, and coffee outlets

- Employee Assistance Programme with counseling services

Safeguarding

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

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