Head of SEND & Curriculum, FE Leadership

Philosophy Education LTD.; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education Ltd. in London seeks a strategic Director of SEND / Curriculum for a senior FE role.

You will lead SEND provision, ALS and high-needs funding, shape the curriculum, and develop staff while working with local authorities, employers and other partners to secure strong learner outcomes. You will drive curriculum innovation, oversee teaching quality and assessment, manage budgets, and ensure readiness for inspections, while guiding teams through change and maintaining excellence

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) and teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or DTTLS).
• Proven management experience within an FE SEND setting or similar.
• Strong leadership of SEND/ALS / high-needs provision and staff teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the SEND curriculum and provision.
• Develop innovative curriculum models to improve outcomes and progression.
• Work with local authorities to develop SEND provision and funded opportunities.
• Oversee ALS and high-needs funding.
• Lead and develop curriculum and support teams; ensure high performance and development.
• Drive teaching, learning and assessment quality and consistency.
• Manage resources and budgets to support provision growth.
• Build relationships with employers, agencies, parents and stakeholders.
• Ensure readiness for external inspection and compliance with awarding bodies and safeguarding.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Curriculum development

Budget management

People leadership

Change management

Education

Degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification

FE/SEND leadership experience

Job description

Philosophy Education Ltd. in London seeks a strategic Director of SEND / Curriculum for a senior FE role.

You will lead SEND provision, ALS and high-needs funding, shape the curriculum, and develop staff while working with local authorities, employers and other partners to secure strong learner outcomes. You will drive curriculum innovation, oversee teaching quality and assessment, manage budgets, and ensure readiness for inspections, while guiding teams through change and maintaining excellence