Senior Leader, Inclusive Learning & SEND

Engage Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Your own dedicated consultant

Free CPD sessions

wellbeing support, travel discounts &

Expert support throughout placement

Access to a wide range of education op

Job summary

Engage Education is assisting a well-established FE college in Leeds to recruit a Head of Inclusive Learning Services on a temporary basis through Christmas with possible extension. The role requires strategic leadership across inclusive learning provision to support learners with SEND and ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive FE SEND leadership experience, strong knowledge of EHCPs and SEND legislation, and a proven ability to lead teams, drive quality, and build

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEND and inclusion in Further Education or similar
• Strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and EHCPs
• Proven leadership of teams and complex operational requirements
• Experience with quality assurance, self-assessment and continuous improvement
• Ability to analyse data to improve learner outcomes
• Excellent communication with senior leaders, curriculum teams and external partners

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the college’s Inclusive Learning Services
• Lead and support a team of specialist inclusive learning staff
• Identify and assess learners’ additional needs and monitor progress/outcomes
• Collaborate with curriculum leaders to ensure timely support
• Advise on SEND, inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments
• Ensure statutory duties and regulatory requirements related to SEND are met
• Oversee EHCPs and learner support plans
• Work with local authorities and external agencies to secure appropriate support
• Monitor quality using data and feedback to drive improvements
• Lead quality assurance activities and contribute to self-assessment and improvement planning
• Maintain accurate learner records, support plans and funding evidence
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and learner progression

Skills

SEND leadership

Inclusive learning

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Engage Education is assisting a well-established FE college in Leeds to recruit a Head of Inclusive Learning Services on a temporary basis through Christmas with possible extension. The role requires strategic leadership across inclusive learning provision to support learners with SEND and ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive FE SEND leadership experience, strong knowledge of EHCPs and SEND legislation, and a proven ability to lead teams, drive quality, and build