Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion)

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

Job summary

A teaching institution in Woking is seeking an Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion) to lead and enhance practices for students with special educational needs. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams, promote inclusivity, and receive a competitive salary with additional benefits. This full-time role focuses on embedding equality within the educational environment and supporting colleagues and students to achieve their highest potential.

Benefits

Discounted Apple products

Free gym membership

BUPA health plan

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with students, families, and professionals in education.
• Ability to inspire and lead inclusion initiatives.
• Experience with quality assurance and managing student records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities among staff to ensure effective inclusion practices.
• Develop personalized curricula for students with SEND and High Needs.
• Mentor colleagues and implement inclusive practices.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Understanding of special educational needs

Strong management approach

Education

Post-16 education experience

Job description

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Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion), Woking

Client: Clarus Education

Location: Woking, 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

Permanent

ASAP Start

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 requires collaboration with the Head of Department, other Assistant Heads, Lecturers, and Technicians to coordinate activities.

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

You will be responsible for staffing, timetabling, and ensuring high achievement levels for students, especially those with High Needs, through personalized curricula and effective use of college systems.

You will champion inclusivity, mentoring colleagues, and modeling inclusive practices in classrooms and workspaces.

Candidate Requirements

Leadership qualities, understanding of special educational needs, experience working with students, families, and professionals.

High pedagogic standards, ability to inspire and lead inclusion initiatives, develop curricula, and support SEND agendas.

Experience with quality assurance, managing student records, and working in a SEND department in a college or school with post-16 experience.

Strong management approach, HR policies, staff wellbeing focus, and experience implementing reasonable adjustments for inclusion.

Rewards

- Discounted Apple products

- Free gym membership and discounted classes

- Discounted college courses

- BUPA health plan and occupational health

- Free on-site parking

- Retail discounts and exclusive offers

- On-site amenities

- Employee assistance program

Safeguarding

We prioritize child safeguarding and require all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to DBS clearance and references. The post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply, send your detailed CV to Clarus Education. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

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