Director of Inclusion & SEND — FE Leader

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

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.