Head of Additional Learning Support

Role

Head of Additional Learning Support

Dunstable and Shuttleworth

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.

37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

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.

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.

• 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.

10 June 2026

• 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 society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
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