The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Are you passionate about inclusion, employment and changing lives?
Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed in meaningful work?
North Devon College is seeking an inspiring Supported Internship Lead to lead our Supported Internship programme for learners with SEND. This is an exciting opportunity to combine high-quality teaching, leadership and employer engagement while making a genuine and lasting difference to learners’ futures.
About the role
As Supported Internship Lead, you will lead, develop and deliver a high-quality programme that supports learners with SEND to build skills, confidence and independence, progressing into sustained employment.
You will work closely with:
* Learners, supporting their academic, personal and professional development
* Job Coaches, providing leadership and direction
* Employers, building strong partnerships and securing meaningful work placements
* College teams, contributing to quality, compliance and continuous improvement
This is a varied and rewarding role where learner success sits at the heart of everything you do.
Key responsibilities
* Lead and develop the Supported Internship programme across classroom and workplace learning
* Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching with a strong employability focus
* Develop and maintain relationships with local and regional employers
* Secure high-quality, meaningful placements aligned to learners’ EHCP outcomes and career aspirations
* Oversee and support a team of Job Coaches
* Monitor learner progress, attendance, retention and achievement
* Support learners’ progression into paid employment
* Act as a champion for inclusive recruitment and supported employment
* Manage Access to Work funding associated with the programme
* Contribute to quality processes, CPD and wider college initiatives
About you
You will:
* Be an experienced educator with a strong commitment to inclusive learning
* Hold a relevant degree (or equivalent) and a teaching qualification, or be willing to work towards one
* Have experience of planning, delivering and assessing learning programmes
* Have an understanding of working with learners with SEND and safeguarding responsibilities
* Be confident building positive relationships with learners, colleagues and employers
* Be organised, proactive and motivated by learner outcomes
* Share the college values of respect, community and empowerment
Experience of supported internships, employability programmes or employer engagement is desirable but not essential.
Why join North Devon College?
* Work in a values-driven organisation that puts learners first
* Make a measurable difference to young people’s lives and futures
* Join a supportive and collaborative team
* Access ongoing professional development
* Enjoy a role with purpose, variety and impact
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