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