Assistant Head of Department (English, Maths & Support)

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 skills

This 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 .

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

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