Section Manager - Foundation Learning (SEND)Salary: £47,939 - £52,165 per annum (including London weighting)Hours: 36 hours per week, full yearLocation: North LondonContract: PermanentAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and inspiring Section Manager - Foundation Learning (SEND) to lead curriculum delivery and staff within a specialist Foundation Learning provision. This is a key leadership role, combining strategic curriculum management with a hands-on teaching commitment, supporting learners with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities, including SLD, PMLD and SEND pathways up to Entry and Level 1.You will play a central role in ensuring high-quality provision, excellent learner outcomes, and a fully inclusive learning environment, while contributing to the continued development of SEND and supported employability programmes, including Supported Internships.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, manage and develop Foundation Learning programmes, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning and assessmentTeach across Foundation Learning provision (up to 17 hours per week during term time)Manage and support teaching, support and agency staff, acting as a role model for inclusive practiceOversee curriculum planning, schemes of work, assessment schedules and awarding body requirementsDrive recruitment, retention, achievement and progression of SEND learnersEnsure implementation of employability, enrichment, SEND, Skills for Life and careers strategiesMonitor quality, performance data and targets, leading on continuous improvementSupport annual reviews for SEN learners and liaise with families, professionals and external agenciesContribute to business, curriculum development and resource planningEnsure safeguarding, health & safety and equality are embedded in all aspects of provisionAbout YouYou will be a passionate SEND professional with strong leadership experience and a commitment to inclusive education. You will bring:EssentialDegree-level qualificationLevel 5 teaching qualification recognised in the FE sector (e.g. PGCE, DET or equivalent)SENCO or Level 5+ SEND qualificationProven experience teaching learners with SEND (minimum three years)Strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and current FE SEND provisionExperience of Functional Skills and RARPACurriculum leadership or coordination experienceTeam leadership and staff management experienceExcellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skillsA strong commitment to safeguarding, equality and learner achievementDesirableManagement qualificationExperience of Supported Internships and employability pathways for SEND learners