Course Leader, SEND & Inclusive Education

Coventry; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension

30 days Annual leave + Bank Holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts

Job summary

Coventry University Group, through the National Institute of Teaching & Education (NITE) Milton Keynes, seeks a Course Leader SEND to lead teaching, learning and assessment across teacher training with a focus on SEND and inclusive practice.

You will work with Heads of Delivery, partnership schools and external stakeholders to ensure outstanding trainee experiences, contribute to curriculum design, QA, and strategic SEND development, guided by DfE ITT criteria.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have significant experience teaching and leading in specialist settings.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or supporting other teachers is desirable.
• Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across teacher training programmes with a SEND focus.
• Collaborate with Heads of Delivery, programme teams, partnership schools, and external stakeholders to ensure outstanding trainee experiences.
• Contribute to curriculum design, quality assurance, and development of SEND provision in line with current legislation and priorities.
• Shape strategic SEND development across teacher education programmes and across partnership organisations.

Skills

QTS

SEND leadership

Mentoring

Education

Honours degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Coventry University Group, through the National Institute of Teaching & Education (NITE) Milton Keynes, seeks a Course Leader SEND to lead teaching, learning and assessment across teacher training with a focus on SEND and inclusive practice.

You will work with Heads of Delivery, partnership schools and external stakeholders to ensure outstanding trainee experiences, contribute to curriculum design, QA, and strategic SEND development, guided by DfE ITT criteria.