2030-R - Head of School - Supported Learning
Apply for the 2030-R - Head of School - Supported Learning role at Harrow College.
* Location: Uxbridge/Hayes
* Salary: £52,093 to £58,332 per annum including London Weighting
* Post Type: Full Time
* Release Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
* Closing Date: Monday 08 December 2025
* Interview Date: To be confirmed
* Reference: 2030-R
HRUC is a successful merged College Group, bringing together Richmond Upon Thames College, Harrow College and Uxbridge College, based across 5 vibrant campuses.
As Head of School – Supported Learning for Uxbridge College, you would lead curriculum teams based at Uxbridge and Barra Hall in Hayes, our new SEND centre which is scheduled to open Spring 2026.
Reporting to the Assistant Principal for Supported and Targeted Learning, as Head of Department for SEND and High Needs, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for learners with mild to complex needs, ensuring inclusive, high-quality provision and outstanding learner outcomes. You will lead and inspire a team of curriculum and support staff across both full‑time and part‑time programmes, driving excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment across all levels of need.
You will be responsible for curriculum planning, development, and quality assurance, including managing qualification changes and aligning programmes with local skills priorities, national SEND reforms, and the Preparing for Adulthood framework. Working collaboratively across departments and with external partners, you will strengthen transition links with various stakeholders, ensuring smooth progression pathways for learners with high needs.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent and a minimum of Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector
* Proven ability to lead and develop High Needs and SEND teams effectively, improving teaching, learning and assessment alongside growth, in line with quality assurance frameworks
* Extensive experience and strong knowledge of diverse SEND learner needs, including the management of complex needs provision for high‑needs learners.
* Experience of driving positive organisational change and implementing new initiatives including curriculum developments, within SEND and High Need context
* Knowledge of changing sector requirements, Local Authority and community needs and the ability to analyse trend data and labour market information to inform curriculum offer
* Up‑to‑date knowledge and experience of SEND curriculum management and its developments, national initiatives and the SEND Code of Practice, applied strategically to curriculum planning and delivery
We may offer sponsorship for this role.
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