Head Of Additional Learning Support

Role: Head of Additional Learning Support

Location: Dunstable and Shuttleworth

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £47,972 and £62,099 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s pension / Local Government Pension Scheme, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Head of Additional Learning Support to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Head of Additional Learning Support, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Strategic Leadership & SEND Provision – Lead and manage ALS delivery across the College, ensuring high‑quality, inclusive support aligned to SEND Code of Practice, Ofsted EIF and College strategic priorities.
• Learner Outcomes & EHCP Delivery – Oversee planning, coordination and review of SEND and EHCP provision, ensuring Section F compliance and driving strong outcomes in achievement, retention, independence and progression.
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement – Implement robust QA processes including observations, audits and performance reviews, using data to drive measurable improvements and ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
• Staff Leadership & Workforce Development – Lead, develop and performance manage ALS staff, ensuring effective recruitment, training, deployment and a consistent culture of high‑quality practice.
• Resources, Funding & Partnerships – Manage High Needs funding, budgets and resource allocation, while working collaboratively with curriculum teams, Local Authorities and external partners to enhance provision and learner outcomes.

About you:

• Qualifications & SEND Expertise – Degree or equivalent in a SEND‑related field with a teaching qualification, underpinned by strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes and High Needs funding.
• Leadership, Management & Staff Development – Significant experience leading teams in FE, coaching and developing staff, delivering training and driving improvements in teaching, learning and support practice.
• Teaching, Learning & Inclusive Practice – Extensive experience supporting diverse learner needs, embedding inclusive strategies across provision and promoting participation, independence and achievement.
• Quality Assurance, Data & Compliance – Strong understanding of Ofsted, QA processes and funding compliance, with the ability to analyse data, manage risk and drive continuous improvement in learner outcomes.
• Strategic Leadership, Partnerships & Professional Practice – Collaborative and strategic leader with excellent communication skills, able to work across departments and with external partners, uphold safeguarding, EDI and professional standards, and manage competing priorities effectively.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 10 June 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider…