Faculty Director: Inclusive Practice & SEND Leadership

Dovetail and Slate; Bierton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Faculty Director - Inclusive Practice to provide strategic leadership across SEND, high needs, EHCPs and inclusive curriculum across multiple FE College campuses. You will lead Curriculum Managers, monitor outcomes and drive quality improvement.

The role requires extensive FE leadership experience, strong knowledge of EHCP processes and evidence of improving teaching, learning and assessment through data-led strategies.

Qualifications

• Significant FE College leadership experience.
• Extensive line and performance management experience.
• Strong knowledge of SEND, high-needs funding and EHCP processes.
• Experience with alternative, subcontracted or partnership provision.
• Experience leading teams through Ofsted inspection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Curriculum Managers and business support teams.
• Provide strategic leadership across SEND, high needs and EHCP provision.
• Lead curriculum quality, development and improvement.
• Oversee alternative, subcontracted and partnership provision.
• Monitor student achievement, progression and destinations.
• Lead staff performance management and development.
• Support EHCP consultations, funding and placement decisions.
• Promote Universal Design for Learning, trauma-informed practice and adaptive teaching.
• Lead curriculum growth, planning and business development.
• Work closely with senior leaders, SENCos and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership across multiple FE College campuses.

Skills

SEND knowledge

High needs funding

Data-driven improvement

Curriculum leadership

Ofsted experience

Leadership

Education

Level 5 SEND qualification

PGCE or Cert Ed

DTLLS teaching qualification

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Faculty Director - Inclusive Practice to provide strategic leadership across SEND, high needs, EHCPs and inclusive curriculum across multiple FE College campuses. You will lead Curriculum Managers, monitor outcomes and drive quality improvement.

The role requires extensive FE leadership experience, strong knowledge of EHCP processes and evidence of improving teaching, learning and assessment through data-led strategies.