Supported Learning Section Manager – FE College – Uxbridge – Permanent
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Supported Learning Section Manager
Location: Hayes and Uxbridge
Salary: £46,543 to £50,646 per annum including London Weighting
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Wednesday 14 May 2025
At Clarus Education, we are supporting the recruitment of an FE College who are seeking an exceptional educational leader to spearhead their brand-new SEND centre opening in September 2025.
This is a rare opportunity to shape provision from the ground up in a purpose-built facility designed to transform educational outcomes for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
The new campus will provide a high-quality inclusive learning environment for over 60 SEND students, including those with severe learning needs. This state-of-the-art facility will feature on-site therapies, sensory rooms, medical services, and multi-disciplinary teams, with classrooms equipped with cutting-edge technology.
The Role - Supported Learning Section Manager
Reporting to the Head of School for Supported Learning, you will:
1. Lead the development and management of all provision at this exciting new campus
2. Line manage academic and support staff, fostering a culture of excellence
3. Teach across a range of SEND programmes, maintaining your connection to classroom practice
4. Drive innovation in curriculum design and delivery for students with diverse learning needs
What You'll Need - Supported Learning Section Manager
I'm looking for a passionate SEND professional with:
5. Degree-level qualification or equivalent
6. Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector
7. At least 3 years' recent teaching experience in Supported Learning (SEND)
8. Proven curriculum management/coordination experience
9. In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
10. Strong understanding of Functional Skills and RARPA
11. Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing teams in FE or similar settings
12. A genuine commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for SEND learners
What's On Offer - Supported Learning Section Manager
This role presents a unique chance to make your mark on a groundbreaking new facility. You'll receive:
13. A competitive salary package including London Weighting
14. The opportunity to shape provision from the beginning
15. Career development in a forward-thinking educational environment
16. The satisfaction of creating life-changing opportunities for SEND learners
My client is a well-established provider of Foundation Studies with an excellent reputation for supporting students with learning difficulties and disabilities. This newly created position offers the right candidate a chance to build something truly special.
Sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.
Interested? Send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role. Don't miss this opportunity to lead a transformative new chapter in SEND education.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV and covering letter by Wednesday 14th May 2025. Interviews will be scheduled shortly thereafter.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As an Supported Learning Section Manager, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Supported Learning Section Manager candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Supported Learning Section Manager post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this Supported Learning Section Manager opportunity by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Supported Learning Section Manager role within 48 hours.