Interim Head of Additional Learning Support - Foundation Learning

Morgan Hunt; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a capable leader to deliver high-quality support for learners with SEND and High Needs. Reporting to the Director of Foundation Learning - Curriculum and Support, you will take responsibility for the management, quality and continuous improvement of additional learning support, ensuring learners with a wide range of needs receive an inclusive and high-quality experience.

Main responsibilities include managing ALS provision for High Needs learners within the Colleges,

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in the delivery of high-quality support for learners with SEND and High Needs. Reporting to the Director of Foundation Learning - Curriculum and Support, you will take responsibility for the management, quality and continuous improvement of additional learning support, ensuring learners with a wide range of needs receive an inclusive and high-quality experience.

Main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Managing Additional Learning Support provision for High Needs learners within the Colleges and co-ordinating the delivery of support, with responsibility for all associated funding, claims and documentation.
• Ensuring that learners receive the full range of support to which they are entitled and identified within EHCPs in a timely manner and to the highest of standards
• Leading and managing a team of staff, providing them with the inspiration, direction and support they need to deliver outstanding learning support.
• Delivering against all agreed performance targets for the area - e.g. those relating to Additional Learning Support funding, Adult Skills Budget funding and recruitment, retention, attendance and achievement for learners with support needs

The ideal candidate:

• Degree and/or professional experience at an appropriate level
• Proven experience of managing additional learning support in a Further Education setting, leading to demonstrable improvements in learner experience and success
• Experience of effectively assessing learners' additional learning needs, accurately identifying support requirements and maintaining all associated records to the highest standard
• Experience in working with Local Authorities and other agencies with regards to agreeing and negotiating High Needs placements and appropriate funding
• Sound knowledge of Additional Learning Support funding and Adult Educational Budget funding relating to ALS
• Strong knowledge of the SEND code of practice and experience of its implementation
• Experience of leading teams and/or managing staff

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.