Details:
- Salary: £41,500 - 46,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cambridgeshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Assistant Head of Department - Supported Learning
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £41,500 - £46,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced FE SEND/Inclusion professional ready for your next leadership opportunity?
We are recruiting for an Assistant Head of Department - Supported Learning to join an FE provider in [Area].
This is a key leadership role supporting the Head of Department and leading the effective coordination of learning support for students with SEND and High Needs.
The Role
You will:
Lead and coordinate Learning Support provision across the department
Manage and develop Learning Support Mentors and staff
Allocate support and manage learning support timetables
Support EHCP reviews, personalised curricula and student progress
Lead on inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments
Support quality assurance, learning walks and deep-dive activities
Deputise for the Head of Department when required
Work with parents, schools, local authorities and external SEND stakeholders
Identify staff development needs and support inclusive teaching practice
About You
We are looking for someone with:
Strong Further Education experience
Extensive experience working within SEND, High Needs, Inclusion or Learning Support
Experience leading, managing or coordinating a team
Strong knowledge of EHCPs, reasonable adjustments and personalised learning
Experience working with external SEND stakeholders
A relevant teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET or equivalent
Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skillsThis role would suit an experienced Assistant Head, Head of Department, SEND/SEN Manager, Learning Support Manager or Inclusion Manager, or an experienced Senior/Lead Lecturer or SEND/ALS Lead looking to take the next step into management.
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