Salary: £84,368 - £102,082 per annum, plus up to 50 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays).
Location: Morden, SM4 5QX – this is a Group‑wide post; you will be required to travel to and work from any of the South Thames Colleges Group sites.
Position Overview
The Director of Curriculum and High Needs holds cross‑Group responsibility for developing and leading the Group’s Inclusive Learning strategy. As a member of the Group Leadership Team, you will share collective accountability for delivering the College Vision, Strategic Plan, Objectives and Annual Operating Plan.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Group’s Inclusive Learning strategy and drive effective curriculum development for students with learning difficulties and disabilities (LDD).
* Build capacity and capability across the Group to deliver consistently high‑quality provision for learners with LDD, utilising a range of delivery models.
* Develop curriculum pathways that meet community needs and support learners with LDD to achieve success and progress into employment, further education or training.
* Ensure target income and contribution levels are met for High Needs Students (HNS), Additional Learning Support (ALS) and all curriculum areas within the remit.
* Manage a significant budget and demonstrate effective management of change within the organisation.
* Work collaboratively with partners, including employers and external agencies, to develop the College Curriculum and achieve income targets.
* Maintain a strong commitment to exemplary safeguarding practices, ensuring all students with LDD are protected and supported at all times.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven record of growing and developing provision for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
* Strong track record of leadership in an FE setting, including evidence of effective management of a significant budget.
* Excellent knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy for students with LDD within the FE sector.
* Solid understanding of funding and learning support provisions for students with additional needs.
* Teaching qualification and Level 3 safeguarding qualification; possess or be willing to work towards a management qualification.
* Training as an Ofsted Inspector or QAA Reviewer is advantageous.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and an extra 5 days of wellbeing leave.
* Pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
* Subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training, and a salary‑sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme.
Application Details
Closing date for applications: 19th April 2026.
Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and we are committed to equal opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals with different abilities and characteristics including age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership are encouraged.
Candidate Checks
Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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