Assistant Head of Dept: Supported Learning & SEND

Dovetail and Slate; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking an experienced Assistant Head of Department - Supported Learning in Cambridgeshire to lead and coordinate learning support across the department. The role requires strong FE experience and expertise in SEND, with responsibility for mentoring staff and managing timetables.

You will work with EHCPs, inclusive practices, and liaise with parents and local authorities to ensure personalised curricula and student progress.

Qualifications

• Strong FE experience and background in SEND/Inclusion.
• Experience leading and coordinating a team.
• Knowledge of EHCPs, reasonable adjustments and personalised learning.
• Experience working with external SEND stakeholders.
• Teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Learning Support provision across the department.
• Manage and develop Learning Support Mentors and staff.
• Allocate learning support timetables.
• Support EHCP reviews, personalised curricula and student progress.
• Lead on inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.
• Support quality assurance, learning walks and deep-dive activities.
• Deputise for the Head of Department when required.
• Work with parents, schools, local authorities and external SEND stakeholders.
• Identify staff development needs and support inclusive teaching practice.

Skills

FE experience

SEND/Inclusion

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking an experienced Assistant Head of Department - Supported Learning in Cambridgeshire to lead and coordinate learning support across the department. The role requires strong FE experience and expertise in SEND, with responsibility for mentoring staff and managing timetables.

You will work with EHCPs, inclusive practices, and liaise with parents and local authorities to ensure personalised curricula and student progress.