Inclusive Quality & Curriculum Lead
Location: 4 days a week from home and 1 working onsite in Shoreham-by-Sea
Salary: From £37,000 + quarterly tax-free bonus
About the Organisation
This role sits within a well-established national apprenticeship provider with around 600 colleagues and nearly three decades of sector experience. The organisation is employee-owned through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), meaning all staff benefit from tax-free profit-share bonuses when targets are met.
The provider delivers high-quality apprenticeships across multiple professional sectors and is strongly values-driven, with a focus on impact, collaboration, and investing in people.
Role Purpose
You will lead the organisation's inclusive learning strategy, ensuring apprentices, particularly those with SEND or facing barriers - receive accessible, equitable, and high-impact training. Working across curriculum, quality, delivery, and employer networks, you will help shape an inclusive learning environment that improves progression, achievement, and long-term outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on inclusive learning and curriculum strategy, aligned to Ofsted and ESFA expectations
* Evaluate and coach staff to embed inclusive teaching and effective support practice
* Work with curriculum teams to ensure accessibility is designed into all programmes
* Oversee reasonable adjustments, support planning, Access to Work processes, and inclusion reporting
* Deliver training and resources that strengthen inclusive practice organisation-wide
* Monitor inclusion KPIs and EDIMs, reporting on impact and learner outcomes
* Provide guidance on employer responsibilities under the Equality Act
* Support high-needs funding processes (ILR/EAS)
* Line-manage a small team (SEND Coordinator + 2 Coordinators)
What You'll Bring
* Level 5+ teaching qualification (DTLLS, CertEd, PGCE or equivalent)
* Experience in SEND strategy, curriculum design, and quality improvement
* Strong knowledge of ESFA funding requirements and ILR compliance
* Background supporting post-16 learners and/or apprentices
* Understanding of awarding-body requirements and equality legislation
* Willingness to travel for observation and employer visits
Benefits
* Quarterly tax-free bonuses linked to performance (as part of the EOT structure)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
* Holiday buy/sell scheme
* Funded CPD and qualifications
* Health cash plan, dental cover, EAP, virtual GP
* Enhanced sick pay and life insurance