Section Manager for Supported Learning, CLARUS EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supported Learning Section Manager to lead curriculum development for students with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities. This role involves managing staffing arrangements, ensuring student recruitment and retention, and acting as a role model for teaching staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong teaching background, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to professional development. Join a dedicated team focused on fostering an inclusive learning environment and making a meaningful impact in education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ recent teaching experience in Supported Learning (SEND).
• Good knowledge of current provision for learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach and manage the curriculum for courses within the Foundation Studies Section.
• Liaise with external bodies to develop the Foundation curriculum.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Classroom Management

Team Working

Continuing Professional Development

Education

Degree or Relevant Professional Qualification

Recognised Advanced Teaching Qualification (PGCE, DET)

Job description

Position:Supported Learning Section Manager

Location:Hayes, West London

Salary:£46,543 - £50,646

Contract:Full time & permanent position

Working Hours:36 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

The purpose of the post is to teach on and manage the curriculum and staffing arrangements for courses within the Foundation Studies Section and to ensure the recruitment, retention and achievement of students with a variety of Learning Difficulties and Disabilities. The postholder will also liaise with external bodies to ensure the Foundation curriculum develops in line with key national and local initiatives.

As a Section Manager you will be expected to act as a role model to Lecturers and Course Team Leaders, and deputise for the Head of School in carrying out their duties. All post holders are expected to consistently review and assess their performance alongside colleagues and engage in positive and critical debate on pedagogic issues.

The post of Section Manager involves considerable subject-based and pedagogic knowledge and understanding, and it is therefore essential that the post holder has a motivation for keeping themselves up-to-date with developments in their professional area and also in the practices of teaching and learning.

Does this sound like the perfect role? Please see below for what we are looking for!

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

A degree or relevant professional qualification(essential)

A recognised advanced teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (PGCE, DET or equivalent)(essential)

Minimum of three years’ successful recent teaching experience in Supported Learning (SEND)(essential)

Good knowledge of current provision for learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities including the SEND Code of Practice(essential)

Good understanding of Functional Skills and RARPA delivery(essential)

Curriculum management/co-ordination experience(essential)

SENCO or management qualification(Desirable)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent classroom and teaching practice

Experience of team working

Evidence of continuing professional development

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To apply for thisSupported Learning Section Manager, please get in touch today! The job description and person specification can be provided.

We are recruiting for thisSupported Learning Section Managerrole now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As aSupported Learning Section Manager, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successfulSupported Learning Section Managercandidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. ThisSupported Learning Section Managerpost is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for thisSupported Learning Section Manageropportunity by sending your CV toGeorginaat Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for theSupported Learning Section Managerrole within 48 hours.

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