About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Foundation Learning to lead our Supported Learning programme. In this key leadership role, you will ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across these programmes, fostering an inclusive environment where learners, including those with SEND, can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage the Foundation Learning curriculum to meet the needs of learners with SEND and those pursuing Skills for Life and employability skills.
2. Oversee effective support systems for learners with additional needs, enabling them to progress in work, wellbeing, and independence.
3. Align teaching and learning with RHACC’s strategic goals, quality assurance processes, and Ofsted requirements.
4. Manage Programme Managers and Learning Support Coordinators, ensuring high standards of performance and support.
About You
You have a proven track record of leading educational programmes for adult learners, particularly those with SEND and Skills for Life. You understand quality improvement processes and the Ofsted framework and have experience in improving learner outcomes.
Essential Requirements:
5. Experience in leading improvements in learner outcomes and creating inclusive learning environments.
6. Knowledge of quality improvement processes and teaching practices.
7. Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
8. Commitment to Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, and Health and Safety.
9. Full teaching qualification.
10. Desirable: Experience teaching English and/or maths, with a subject specialism qualification in either.
Why Join RHACC?
This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the lives of adult learners at RHACC. You will join a supportive team dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that enables learners to develop essential life and employability skills.
Further details:
About RHACC
RHACC is one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.
This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:
11. Pensions
12. UniDays
13. Teacher Perks
14. Carparking
15. Counselling
16. Cycle Scheme
17. Costco
18. Education
19. Season Ticket Loans
20. Eye Care Vouchers
21. Discounted Software
22. Discounted Room Hire
23. Discounted Gym Membership
Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity
We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.
We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.
Safer Recruitment Commitment
As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:
24. Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
25. Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
26. Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
27. Confirmation of qualifications where requested
28. Health Check
As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.