About The Role
Supporting success in learning and the workplace - join us as a Head of Inclusive Learning and Student Support
As a Head of Inclusive Learning and Student Support with EKC Training, you will lead and develop an inclusive support service that enables learners with additional needs to achieve their full potential, both within education and in the workplace. You will oversee the day‑to‑day management of the provision, ensuring high‑quality support is embedded across study programmes, apprenticeships, and training opportunities, contributing positively to learner success, wellbeing, independence, and progression.
Working closely with curriculum teams, employers, support staff, parents/carers, and external agencies, you will help create inclusive learning and working environments where learners feel supported and empowered to succeed. You will lead and develop a dedicated team, promote high standards of practice, and ensure support strategies are responsive to the individual needs of learners across a range of settings.
You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the provision, ensuring Inclusive Learning Support remains learner‑focused, effective, and aligned to EKC Training’s commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and student success.
Benefits
* Generous Annual Leave - 38 days FTE per annum
* Competitive Pension Scheme - 28% employer contribution
* Learning and Development Opportunities - 3‑4 annual paid group development days and bespoke programmes e.g. Senior Leadership Development Programme and strong internal progression – 1 in 3 roles are filled internally
* Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030
* Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, health checks, free flu jabs, free eye tests, glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return‑to‑work support
* Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
* Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
About You
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Head of Inclusive Learning and Student Support to lead and develop high‑quality support for learners with a wide range of additional needs across both education and workplace settings.
You will bring experience of supporting learners with special educational needs within education, training, or apprenticeship environments, alongside a strong understanding of Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) processes and provision. A teaching qualification would be advantageous, as would experience of leading or managing a team.
With a collaborative and proactive approach, you will be confident in inspiring and developing staff, driving high standards, and creating inclusive learning and working environments where learners can thrive. You will also be skilled in working with employers, curriculum teams, and support staff to ensure learners receive the tailored support they need to succeed, progress, and develop independence throughout their training journey.
About Us
Outstanding Ofsted Provider
East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.
As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self‑declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.
It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so.
If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.
We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health need or disability.
Similarly, we have a commitment to Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and to current or previous Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge) with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the positions essential criteria and have declared this on their application.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.
We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in‑house recruitment team.
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