SEN Teaching Trainer and Inclusion Lead

Waltham Forest; New Addington; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career average pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

NUS Employee discount

Vodafone Advantage

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Sodexo benefits scheme

Benenden Health care scheme

Job summary

Waltham Forest College is seeking an experienced SEND & Inclusion Teacher Training and Development Lead to join our Quality Improvement team. You will champion inclusive teaching, lead strategic initiatives to improve outcomes for learners with SEND, and support staff to develop outstanding teaching, learning and assessment skills.

Working with senior leaders and curriculum teams, you will embed adaptive teaching, analyse performance data, mentor colleagues, and contribute to Level 4 and 5

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with specialist expertise in SEND and inclusive education.
• Proven track record of improving teaching quality and learner outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality teacher training programmes and specialist CPD.
• Mentor and coach colleagues and contribute to teacher education at Levels 4 and 5.
• Analyse performance data to drive meaningful improvement across diverse settings.
• Embed adaptive teaching practices and foster a culture of continuous professional development.

Skills

SEND expertise

Inclusive education

Mentoring

Data analysis

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Specialist SEND education

Job description

Are you passionate about driving excellence in teaching and championing inclusive education? We are seeking an experienced and inspirational SEND & Inclusion Teacher Training and Development Lead to join our Quality Improvement team. This is a unique opportunity to shape and influence inclusive teaching practices across the College, leading strategic initiatives that enhance outcomes for learners with SEND while supporting staff to develop outstanding teaching, learning and assessment skills. Working closely with senior leaders, curriculum teams and teaching staff, you will play a pivotal role in embedding adaptive teaching practices and creating a culture of continuous professional development.

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher with specialist expertise in SEND and inclusive education, alongside a proven track record of improving teaching quality and learner outcomes. You will lead high-quality teacher training programmes, deliver specialist CPD, mentor and coach colleagues, and contribute to the development of teacher education at Levels 4 and 5. If you are an innovative practitioner with the ability to inspire others, analyse performance data, and drive meaningful improvement across a diverse educational setting, we would love to hear from you.

Waltham Forest College has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating.

Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College's focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, Vodafone Advantage, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme, Sodexo benefits scheme and Benenden Health care scheme.