Head of School - Foundation Learning

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Harrow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

wellness platform

staff discounts

employee assistance programme

free car parking on all sites

Job summary

Harrow College seeks a dynamic Head of School for Foundation to provide strategic and operational leadership for learners with mild to complex needs, ensuring inclusive, high-quality provision and strong outcomes.

You will lead and inspire a team across full-time and part-time programmes, driving excellence in teaching, learning and assessment, while aligning curriculum with local priorities and national SEND reforms.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent and an FE teaching qualification (Level 5 or higher) recognised by the FE sector.
• Inspiring leadership of High Needs teams within FE to raise teaching standards.
• Experience leading SEND teaching, learning and assessment under QA frameworks.
• Ability to develop innovative FE curricula to meet industry needs in SEND/high need contexts.
• Skilled practitioner in teaching and learning with strategies to improve attendance.
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Foundation learners with mild to complex needs.
• Lead curriculum planning, development, and quality assurance across FE programmes.
• Strengthen transition links and progression pathways with external partners.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment across all levels of need.
• Manage a team of curriculum and support staff across full-time and part-time programmes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Inclusive education

High Needs SEND

Curriculum development

Quality improvement

People management

Education

Degree or equivalent

FE teaching qualification (Level 5)

Job description

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Reporting to the Director – Foundation – Curriculum & Support, as Head of School for Foundation for Harrow College you will provide strategic and operational leadership for learners with mild to complex needs, ensuring inclusive, high-quality provision and outstanding learner outcomes. You will lead and inspire a team of curriculum and support staff across both full-time and part-time programmes, driving excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment across all levels of need.

You will be responsible for curriculum planning, development, and quality assurance, including managing qualification changes and aligning programmes with local skills priorities, national SEND reforms, and the Preparing for Adulthood framework. Working collaboratively across departments and with external partners, you will strengthen transition links with various stakeholders, ensuring smooth progression pathways for learners with high needs.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic FE leader with proven management experience who can demonstrate:

• Degree or equivalent and a full teaching qualification (minimum of Level 5) recognised by the FE sector
• Experience of providing inspirational leadership for High Needs teams within the Further Education sector, resulting in enhanced teaching, learning and assessment practices and growth
• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing SEND teaching, learning and assessment in accordance with quality assurance frameworks within Further Education
• Experience of developing innovative approaches and curriculum management within Further Education to meet changing trends and industry requirements within SEND and High Need context
• A skilled practitioner in teaching and learning, and experience of implementing strategies to improve attendance and retention
• Knowledge and experience of quality improvement processes and its implementation

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a range of benefits for staff including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• wellness platform
• staff discounts
• employee assistance programme
• free car parking on all sites

Harrow College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.