Director of Inclusion

Dovetail and Slate; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Director of Inclusion to lead the organisation-wide Inclusion and SEND strategy across multiple sites in the South West. This senior role combines strategic leadership with hands-on development of diverse teams to improve learner outcomes and ensure inclusive practice.

You will work with curriculum leaders, authorities and partners to embed high-quality, accessible education for all learners, with a focus on attendance, progression and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in FE or similar complex educational environment.
• Strong knowledge of SEND, Inclusion and Additional Learning Support.
• Proven track record of leading strategic change and improving learner outcomes.
• Experience managing large teams across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the organisation-wide Inclusion and SEND strategy.
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary inclusion, SEND and learning support teams.
• Drive improvements in attendance, engagement, achievement and progression.
• Overseeing SEND, EHCP, ALS and high-needs provision.
• Using data, learner voice and quality assurance to identify areas for improvement.
• Supporting curriculum leaders to embed inclusive teaching and adaptive practice.
• Ensuring compliance with SEND, funding and regulatory requirements.
• Working with local authorities, families and external partners.
• Leading improvement activity across multiple sites.
• Supporting positive destinations and reducing NEET risk.

Skills

Leadership

SEND knowledge

Additional Learning Support

Strategic leadership

Multi-site leadership

Job description

Director of Inclusion

Permanent | Full-Time | 37 hours per week

Location: the South West

Salary: £60,170 – £65,582 per annum

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in the South West, leading its approach to Inclusion, SEND and learner support across multiple sites. This is a senior strategic role, giving you responsibility for ensuring learners can access, participate in and succeed in high-quality education regardless of their individual needs or circumstances.

You'll provide strategic leadership for inclusion and SEND, working closely with curriculum leaders, local authorities, families and external partners to drive improvements across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the organisation-wide Inclusion and SEND strategy.


• Managing and developing multidisciplinary inclusion, SEND and learning support teams.


• Driving improvements in attendance, engagement, achievement and progression.


• Overseeing SEND, EHCP, ALS and high-needs provision.


• Using data, learner voice and quality assurance to identify areas for improvement.


• Supporting curriculum leaders to embed inclusive teaching and adaptive practice.


• Ensuring compliance with SEND, funding and regulatory requirements.


• Working with local authorities, families and external partners.


• Leading improvement activity across multiple sites.


• Supporting positive destinations and reducing NEET risk.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Significant leadership experience within FE or a similarly complex educational environment


• Strong knowledge of SEND, Inclusion and Additional Learning Support


• A proven track record of leading strategic change and improving learner outcomes


• Experience managing and developing large teams, ideally across multiple sites

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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