Head of Additional Learning Support - Inclusive Education Leader

onlyFE; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Bank Holidays

College Closure days

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Parking Permit

Local Government Pension Scheme

Continued Professional Development

Free breakfast at most campuses

Subsidised eye tests / flu injections

Job summary

onlyFE is seeking an experienced Head of Additional Learning Support to lead a high-performing service for learners with SEND. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across ALSS, ensuring high-quality, learner-centred provision that meets statutory requirements and delivers outstanding outcomes.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, oversee quality assurance and safeguarding, and work with curriculum leaders, external agencies and families to

Qualifications

• Successful leadership experience within FE, education or SEND services.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, inclusive practice and safeguarding.
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and outstanding learner experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Additional Learning Support service.
• Lead and develop inclusive practice across the college.
• Manage budgets, staffing and resources to deliver high-quality services and value for money.
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, safeguarding and equality duties.
• Lead quality assurance, performance management and service improvement.
• Work closely with curriculum managers and external partners to secure outstanding learner outcomes.
• Oversee provision for learners with EHCPs and additional support needs.
• Support safeguarding as Assistant Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for SEND.

Skills

Leadership experience

SEND knowledge

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Equality and inclusion

Job description

onlyFE is seeking an experienced Head of Additional Learning Support to lead a high-performing service for learners with SEND. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across ALSS, ensuring high-quality, learner-centred provision that meets statutory requirements and delivers outstanding outcomes.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive continuous improvement, oversee quality assurance and safeguarding, and work with curriculum leaders, external agencies and families to