Head of Inclusive Learning (Temporary)

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

Head of Inclusive Learning

Temporary

Location: the East of England

Are you an experienced further education leader with a background in SEND, inclusion and additional learning support?

About the Role

You'll provide strategic and operational leadership for inclusive learning provision at a further education provider, making sure learners with SEND, High Needs and EHCPs receive high-quality, well-planned support.

Working alongside senior colleagues, curriculum teams and external partners, you'll lead curriculum development and quality improvement, manage and develop staff, and use data to drive learner achievement, attendance and progression.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• 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

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of High Needs and ALS funding, claims and documentation


• Experience of working directly with local authorities on High Needs placements