Inclusion & Participation Programme Lead

CITB; Bircham Newton, Inchinnan; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance £6,799

Free onsite lunch at NCC sites

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym at Bircham Newton

25 days holiday + bank holidays

3 additional days Christmas shutdown

Generous pension scheme (up to 9%)

Life assurance (4x salary)

2 paid volunteering days per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

CITB is seeking a Programme Manager - Inclusion & Participation to provide operational leadership for inclusion and learner engagement across the National Construction College's apprenticeship and commercial provision. You will drive a whole-provider approach to inclusion, ensuring learners receive the support they need and inclusive practice is embedded throughout the learner journey.

The role involves extensive travel across England and Scotland, with postings at Bircham Newton and

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum Level 5 qualification in an Inclusion related discipline such as Specialist Support, SEND Practice, SENCo, Inclusion, Diversity and Equality.
• Experience of leading teams and improving quality in an apprenticeship or FE context.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted EIF and Education Scotland / SDS expectations.
• Experience using data to identify risk, track impact and drive interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Inclusion, Participation and Additional Learning Support provision across England and Scotland.
• Drive the organisation's inclusion strategy, ensuring equitable, accessible and inclusive learning environments for all learners.
• Coordinate targeted interventions to remove barriers to participation and achievement for disadvantaged learners and those with additional needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Support Specialist to ensure appropriate adjustments and support are identified and implemented.
• Ensure compliance with Additional Learning Support funding rules and support funding claims processes.
• Lead the development and monitoring of SARs, SERs and QIPs relating to Inclusion and Participation.
• Analyse learner engagement, participation and achievement data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce reports and recommendations for senior leaders to support quality improvement and inspection readiness.
• Develop and deliver training, coaching and resources to strengthen inclusive practice across curriculum teams.
• Lead and support a team of Teaching Assistant Team Leaders and the Learning Support Specialist, creating a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusion

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Level 5 qualification in Inclusion related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

CITB is seeking a Programme Manager - Inclusion & Participation to provide operational leadership for inclusion and learner engagement across the National Construction College's apprenticeship and commercial provision. You will drive a whole-provider approach to inclusion, ensuring learners receive the support they need and inclusive practice is embedded throughout the learner journey.

The role involves extensive travel across England and Scotland, with postings at Bircham Newton and