Head of Additional Learning Support (Foundation Learning)

Boston Rose; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher's Pension (employer contrib. )

Job summary

Boston Rose in Hillingdon is seeking a Head of Additional Learning Support (Foundation Learning) to lead the ALS provision for High Needs learners across two FE sites. The role reports to the Director of Foundation Learning and is newly created.

You will manage funding, assess needs per EHCPs, lead a team of staff, and drive performance against ALS and Adult Skills Budget targets, with a salary of £50,718 to £56,781 p/a and a generous teacher pension.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or professional experience at an appropriate level.
• Proven experience of managing Additional Learning Support (ALS).
• Experience assessing learners’ needs and maintaining records to high standards.
• Experience with Local Authorities and funding for High Needs placements and ALS/Adult Education Budget.
• Strong knowledge of SEND code of practice and its implementation.
• Experience leading teams and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Manage ALS provision for High Needs learners and coordinate funding, claims and documentation.
• Ensure timely delivery of support per EHCPs to a high standard.
• Lead and manage a team of staff delivering outstanding learning support.
• Deliver against performance targets for ALS funding, Adult Skills Budget funding, recruitment, retention, attendance and achievement.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff management

ALS funding knowledge

Education

Degree or professional experience at an appropriate level

Job description

Head of Additional Learning Support (Foundation Learning)

Hillingdon

£50,718 to £56,781 p/a

Full-time, permanent

We are currently working with an education provider in the Hillingdon area of London who are looking for an enthusiastic Head of Additional Learning Support (Foundation Learning) to join their team.

Reporting to the Director of Foundation Learning (Curriculum and Support), in this newly created post you will be responsible for the management and quality of all additional learning support for High Needs learners across two Further Education sites

Main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Managing Additional Learning Support provision for High Needs learners and co-ordinating the delivery of support, with responsibility for all associated funding, claims and documentation.
• Ensuring that learners receive the full range of support to which they are entitled and identified within EHCPs in a timely manner and to the highest of standards
• Leading and managing a team of staff, providing them with the inspiration, direction and support they need to deliver outstanding learning support.
• Delivering against all agreed performance targets for the area - e.g. those relating to Additional Learning Support funding, Adult Skills Budget funding and recruitment, retention, attendance and achievement for learners with support needs

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate the following:

• Degree and/or professional experience at an appropriate level
• Proven experience of managing additional learning support, ideally in Further Education, leading to demonstrable improvements in learner experience and success
• Experience of effectively assessing learners’ additional learning needs, accurately identifying support requirements and maintaining all associated records to the highest standard
• Experience in working with Local Authorities and other agencies with regards to agreeing and negotiating High Needs placements and appropriate funding
• Sound knowledge of Additional Learning Support funding and Adult Educational Budget funding relating to ALS
• Strong knowledge of the SEND code of practice and experience of its implementation
• Experience of leading teams and/or managing staff

The starting salary would be between £50,718 and £56,781 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience), 40+ days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), and you would also get a Teacher's Pension (with generous employer contributions of 28.68%)

Boston Rose is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment. This role will involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.