Specialist Improvement Practitioner [Foundation Learning, SEND and Inclusion]
Proposed Interview Date: 13 th and 14 th November 2025
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Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a Specialist Improvement Practitioner to work across Foundation Learning, SEND and Inclusion. This pivotal role will involve working across the college to enhance the quality of education provided.
The Opportunity
This role supports continuous improvement in education for High Needs and Foundation Learning students. Youll work closely with curriculum teams to analyse performance data, identify strengths and areas for development, and ensure delivery aligns with Awarding Organisation (AO) standards and college policies. A key focus is implementing and monitoring RARPA for non-accredited programmes, promoting robust target-setting and student involvement. Youll support inclusive teaching practices, and assist with curriculum planning, internal quality assurance, and preparation for external verification. The role involves collaboration with managers and teaching staff to drive improvements in teaching, learning, and assessment.
About You
Youll be an experienced educator with a strong background in teaching and assessment, particularly within Foundation Learning and/or SEND/High Needs provision. Youll have a deep understanding of inclusive education practices and the RARPA process, with the ability to apply Ofsteds FE toolkit to drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment. Confident in analysing performance data, youll use your insights to identify strengths and areas for development. Youll be skilled in providing constructive feedback, supporting curriculum teams, and ensuring compliance with internal quality assurance and Awarding Organisation standards. It is essential that you hold a teaching qualification and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders.
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The Benefits
Salary of £44,218 per annum
Discount at our Ofsted rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers Nursery
TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
Flint Bishop Solicitors
free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
Continuous development and progression opportunities
Free eye tests with Specsavers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
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