Position: Supported Learning Section Manager Location: Hayes, West London Salary: £46,543 - £50,646 Contract: Full time & permanent position Working Hours: 36 hours per week JOB OVERVIEW The purpose of the post is to teach on and manage the curriculum and staffing arrangements for courses within the Foundation Studies Section and to ensure the recruitment, retention and achievement of students with a variety of Learning Difficulties and Disabilities. The postholder will also liaise with external bodies to ensure the Foundation curriculum develops in line with key national and local initiatives. As a Section Manager you will be expected to act as a role model to Lecturers and Course Team Leaders, and deputise for the Head of School in carrying out their duties. All post holders are expected to consistently review and assess their performance alongside colleagues and engage in positive and critical debate on pedagogic issues. The post of Section Manager involves considerable subject-based and pedagogic knowledge and understanding, and it is therefore essential that the post holder has a motivation for keeping themselves up-to-date with developments in their professional area and also in the practices of teaching and learning. Does this sound like the perfect role? Please see below for what we are looking for! PERSON SPECIFICATION: A degree or relevant professional qualification (essential) A recognised advanced teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (PGCE, DET or equivalent) (essential) Minimum of three years’ successful recent teaching experience in Supported Learning (SEND) (essential) Good knowledge of current provision for learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities including the SEND Code of Practice (essential) Good understanding of Functional Skills and RARPA delivery (essential) Curriculum management/co-ordination experience (essential) SENCO or management qualification (Desirable) Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent classroom and teaching practice Experience of team working Evidence of continuing professional development Please get in touch if you would like a copy of the job description. To apply for this Supported Learning Section Manager, please get in touch today! The job description and person specification can be provided. We are recruiting for this Supported Learning Section Manager role now and will be interviewing ASAP. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a 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 Georgina at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Supported Learning Section Manager role within 48 hours. Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you. INDADH22