Faculty Director – Inclusive Practice
Location: Hertfordshire – cross-campus
Salary: £54,000 – £64,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Faculty Director – Inclusive Practice to provide strategic and operational leadership across a Further Education college group.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established FE leader with a strong background in SEND, inclusion and high-needs provision to shape and develop inclusive education, drive outstanding learner outcomes and lead high-performing curriculum and support teams.
The Role
You will lead the development and delivery of Inclusive Practice across multiple campuses, overseeing SEND, EHCP, high-needs and alternative provision.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic leadership for inclusive and specialist education provision.
Leading and developing Curriculum Managers and business support teams.
Driving quality improvement, teaching, learning and learner outcomes.
Overseeing EHCP processes, annual reviews, funding applications and placement decisions.
Managing alternative, subcontracted and partnership provision.
Ensuring statutory compliance, safeguarding and quality assurance.
Developing inclusive teaching approaches, including adaptive teaching and trauma-informed practice.
Building effective relationships with external agencies, employers and stakeholders.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced senior FE leader with a proven track record of managing teams, improving provision and delivering positive outcomes for learners with SEND and additional needs.
Essential qualifications:
SEND qualification at Level 5 or above.
Certificate in Education, PGCE or DTLLS.
Assessor Award.
Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
Maths and English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
A Verifier Award, or willingness to work towards one, is desirable.
You will also need:
Extensive leadership and line management experience within Further Education.
Strong knowledge of SEND reform, the SEND Code of Practice, EHCPs and high-needs funding.
Experience leading curriculum teams and driving quality improvement.
A track record of supporting high-quality provision through Ofsted inspection.
Experience of subcontracted or partnership provision.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as travel between campuses is an essential part of the role.
Interested?
If you're an established FE leader with the qualifications and experience to lead inclusive practice across a multi-campus setting, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Get in touch for a confidential conversation and further details.
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