Head of Inclusion

Description

Director of Inclusion

Location: Wiltshire

Salary: 60,170 – 65,582

Contract: Permanent Full–Time 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced FE, education or SEND leader looking for a senior strategic role where you can shape inclusion across a large organisation?

We are recruiting for a Director of Inclusion to lead the college's approach to Inclusion, SEND and learner support across multiple campuses in Wiltshire.

The Role

You will provide strategic leadership for inclusion and SEND, ensuring learners can access, participate in and succeed in high–quality education regardless of their individual needs or circumstances.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and developing the college–wide Inclusion and SEND strategyManaging and developing multidisciplinary inclusion, SEND and learning support teamsDriving improvements in attendance, engagement, achievement and progressionOverseeing SEND, EHCP, ALS and high–needs provisionUsing data, learner voice and quality assurance to identify areas for improvementSupporting curriculum leaders to embed inclusive teaching and adaptive practiceEnsuring compliance with SEND, funding and regulatory requirementsWorking with local authorities, families and external partnersLeading improvement activity across multiple sitesSupporting positive destinations and reducing NEET risk

About You

We're looking for an experienced educational leader with:

Significant leadership experience within FE or a similarly complex educational environmentStrong knowledge of SEND, Inclusion and Additional Learning SupportA proven track record of leading strategic change and improving learner outcomesExperience managing and developing large teams, ideally across multiple sitesStrong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes and fundingExperience improving attendance, engagement and achievementExcellent communication, influencing and stakeholder–management skillsA recognised teaching qualification at Level 6/7 or equivalentA degree or equivalent professional qualificationSENCO qualification or demonstrable SEND leadership expertise

Package

60,170 – 65,582 per annum

Permanent, full–time – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Based at the campus closest to home, with travel required across sites.

The role also offers a strong benefits package including Teachers' Pension Scheme membership, 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays, college closure/wellbeing days, professional development opportunities, on–site gyms and a range of lifestyle discounts.

If you're an experienced Director, Head of Inclusion, Head of SEND, senior ALS/SEND leader or education leader ready to take on a strategic college–wide role, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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Important Notice

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