Director of Inclusive Learning & SEND Excellence

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East of England is seeking an experienced Head of Inclusive Learning to lead SEND, High Needs and EHCP provision within a further education setting. You will shape strategy, quality improvements, and ensure high-quality learner support across curriculum areas.

Working with curriculum teams and external partners, you will develop staff, use data to drive achievement, and oversee assessments, reviews and learner planning.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within SEND, High Needs, Supported Learning or Additional Learning Support in further education.
• Experience leading, managing and developing teams
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes
• Experience of quality improvement, self-assessment and curriculum development
• Experience of managing budgets, staffing and operational performance
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, QTS, QTLS or equivalent)
• Strong communication, strategic and partnership-building skills

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic and operational development of inclusive learning provision.
• Leading curriculum planning, development and quality improvement.
• Driving high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Leading, managing and developing teaching and support teams.
• Overseeing EHCP implementation, annual reviews and learner-centred planning.
• Monitoring learner progress, achievement, retention and progression, using data to inform improvement planning.
• Leading self-assessment and quality assurance processes.
• Managing staffing, resources and budgets effectively.
• Building strong relationships with local authorities, schools, parents, carers and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Strategic thinking

Partnership building

Communication

Education

Qualified teaching qualification (PGCE / Cert Ed / QTS / QTLS)

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East of England is seeking an experienced Head of Inclusive Learning to lead SEND, High Needs and EHCP provision within a further education setting. You will shape strategy, quality improvements, and ensure high-quality learner support across curriculum areas.

Working with curriculum teams and external partners, you will develop staff, use data to drive achievement, and oversee assessments, reviews and learner planning.