Salary: £53,656 - £60,082 per annum (including London Weighting)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Uxbridge & Hayes
Reporting to the Assistant Principal, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for learners with mild to complex needs, ensuring an inclusive, high-quality curriculum and outstanding learner outcomes. You will lead a team of dedicated curriculum and support staff across full-time and part-time programmes, driving excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape our high-needs strategy, enhance progression pathways, and influence the Colleges future in SEND provision.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide leadership and direction for Supported Learning across FE college
* Inspire and manage curriculum and support teams to deliver outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment.
* Oversee curriculum planning, development, and quality assurance in line with FE standards and SEND reforms.
* Manage qualification changes and ensure programmes align with local skills priorities and the Preparing for Adulthood framework.
* Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to strengthen transitions and progression pathways for High Needs learners.
* Monitor and improve learner progress, achievement, and destination outcomes
* Lead on staffing, timetabling, budgeting, and resource allocation for Supported Learning.
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, and funding regulations.
* Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and inclusive practice across all Supported Learning provision.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Degree (or equivalent) and a minimum Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector.
* Proven leadership experience within Further Education, covering the full range of SEND and High Needs provision (mild to complex needs).
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop curriculum teams, improving teaching, learning, and assessment outcomes.
* Experience designing and managing innovative SEND or High Needs curriculum models within FE.
* Track record of driving organisational change and implementing new initiatives or curriculum developments.
* Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, national SEND reforms, and current FE sector developments.
Why Join Us?
* Access to exclusive roles in top FE colleges and training providers
* 1-2-1 support from a Specialist SEN Consultant (CV tips & interview prep!)
* Health Cash Plan & REED Discount Club
* Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay
* Access to REED Learning & Development programmes
* Eye test and spectacle vouchers
If this role sounds of interest Apply Today!