Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion), CLARUS EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion) to enhance their Supported Learning Development team. The role focuses on ensuring that students with special educational needs receive personalized and inclusive curricula, while fostering collaboration among educators. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in SEND, excellent leadership qualities, and the ability to implement effective teaching practices.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted Apple products

Free gym membership

Discounted college courses

Health cash plan

Free on-site parking

Exclusive discounts via Rewards

On-site dining and retail outlets

Free counseling via Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a specialist SEND setting, preferably post-16.
• Ability to lead inclusion initiatives and support students with high needs.
• Experience with HR policies and staff wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities with the Head of Department and staff.
• Focus on embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion practices.
• Implement personalized curricula for students with high needs.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Understanding of special educational needs

Pedagogic practice

Curriculum development

Management experience

Quality assurance

Reasonable adjustments

Job description

Assistant Head of Department (Inclusion)

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £44,409

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, receiving a competitive salary of £44,409 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 daily activities. You will focus on embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion practices, ensuring students with SEND and High Needs receive a personalized curriculum that integrates English and Maths within vocational learning and across the department.

You will be responsible for staffing, maximizing learning support timetables, and ensuring high achievement levels. You will implement personalized curricula for students with High Needs, champion inclusivity, and model inclusive practices.

Your management style should foster collaboration, resource planning, and support for mentors to enable all students to reach their potential, including those with high needs.

What we are looking for:

• Strong leadership qualities and readiness for a new challenge in the Supported Learning leadership team.
• High-level understanding of special educational needs and experience working with students, families, and professionals.
• Excellent pedagogic practice, ability to lead inclusion initiatives, and support students with high needs.
• Experience developing curriculum opportunities and working with stakeholders to support the SEND agenda.
• Experience with internal quality assurance for both accredited and non-accredited programs.
• Extensive experience in a specialist SEND setting, preferably post-16, with a strong management approach, including HR policies and staff wellbeing.
• Ability to implement reasonable adjustments to promote inclusion and access to the curriculum.

Rewards:

• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted Apple products
• Free gym membership and discounted classes
• Discounted college courses
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
• Free on-site parking
• Exclusive discounts via Rewards
• On-site dining and retail outlets
• Free counseling via Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff development opportunities

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 contingent upon references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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

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