Director of SEND and Additional Learning Support

Chichester College; Bosham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme 15%

30 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Chichester College is seeking a Director of SEND and Additional Learning Support to lead delivery of outstanding support for students across campuses. You will drive an inclusive, cohesive approach aligned with SEND reform and statutory obligations.

The role requires strategic leadership, scope across multiple sites, and a proven track record in reducing attainment gaps for learners with additional needs, with access to extensive professional development and a generous pension scheme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding additional learning support to all students.
• Ensure a cohesive and embedded approach at all CCG colleges to inclusivity.
• Develop provision in line with SEND reform and maximise the impact on learners.
• Ensure the Group meets the requirement of the SEND code of practice and statutory obligations.

Job description

Director of SEND and Additional Learning Support

As our Director of SEND and Additional Learning Support, you will:

• Deliver outstanding additional learning support to all students.
• Ensure a cohesive and embedded approach at all CCG colleges to inclusivity .
• Develop provision in line with SEND reform and maximise the impact on learners.
• Ensure the Group meets the requirement of the SEND code of practice and statutory obligations.

What we can offer you in this role:

• We put students at the heart of what we do and pride ourselves on our inclusive approaches, you will be a key part of our inclusive approach both from a strategic and operational perspective.
• Our diverse college communities and varied provision gives you the opportunity to work across curriculum types that require innovative approaches.
• We have embedded the universal design for learning approach, highlighting our commitment to inclusive practice and opportunities to further develop approaches both in and out of the classroom.
• Access to excellent professional development including the groups leadership and management development programme
• A detailed understanding of SEND reform.
• Experience of working across multiple sites and managing SEND teams to deliver exceptional support.
• A proven track record of reducing achievement gaps for learners with additional needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.