Overview
Job Title: Deputy Head of Inclusive Learning (SEND)
Salary: Commencing at £45,471 with progression to £48,232 per annum
About the Role
What You Will Do
- You will lead and champion inclusive learning across the college, driving the SEND agenda to ensure outstanding outcomes for students with additional needs. Working closely with curriculum teams and senior leaders, you will embed research-informed, inclusive teaching practices, remove barriers to learning, and support students to achieve successful progression into further education, employment and adulthood.
- You will design and deliver high-quality CPD for staff, equipping colleagues with the confidence and skills to meet the needs of increasingly diverse learners. You will provide expert advice, lead strategic projects with internal and external partners, and promote innovative approaches that enhance the student experience and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- You will support the leadership of the SEND department through effective line management, quality assurance and performance improvement. Working collaboratively across the college, you will contribute to strategic planning, budget management, data quality, inspection readiness and continuous improvement, helping to create an inclusive culture where every learner can thrive.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience of working positively with young people and adults.
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of Government policy in relation to SEND and education and skills, including its funding and curriculum / qualification reform.
- Expertise, knowledge and understanding of the Sector.
- Proven experience of successfully managing staff in an educational setting.
- Previous experience managing and utilising data to inform quality improvement and guidance, including planning, monitoring and reviewing.
- Able to foster a culture of reviewing and improving current practice, using reflection to identify areas for development for self, colleagues and service provision.
- Passion for equitable and inclusive pedagogy
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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