Interim Head of Curriculum & Quality – SEND
Location: Sutton (on-site, 5 days per week)
Contract: Interim – 3 months initially (potential extension)
Rate: Up to £350 per day (Umbrella)
Start: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced and impactful Interim Head of Curriculum & Quality – SEND to lead and strengthen our SEND provision during a key period of development and improvement.
This is a senior leadership role, ideal for an accomplished SEND or FE professional with a strong background in curriculum leadership, quality assurance, and team management within post-16 education.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the SEND curriculum, ensuring it is high quality, sustainable and aligned to strategic priorities.
Drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment across SEND provision.
Oversee quality assurance processes including SARs, QIPs, internal audits and inspection readiness.
Line manages tutors, assessors and IQAs, including performance management and professional development.
Monitor and improve learner outcomes including attendance, retention, achievement and progression.
Ensure compliance with Ofsted, funding body and safeguarding requirements.
Build effective partnerships with employers, community organisations and key stakeholders.
Contribute to strategic planning, curriculum development and quality improvement activity.Essential Experience
Significant leadership experience within SEND, Further Education, Adult Education or Post-16.
Proven track record of managing curriculum and quality in an education setting.
Strong knowledge of Ofsted / Education Inspection Framework and quality improvement processes.
Experience leading and managing teaching staff, including performance management.
Strong understanding of SEND provision and supporting learners with additional needs.
Confident working at senior level and driving improvement in a fast-paced environment.Desirable
Qualified teacher status (PGCE / Cert Ed / DTLLS or equivalent).
Experience as a SEND Manager, Head of Curriculum, Quality Manager or similar.
Experience acting as a Safeguarding OfficerWhy Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce