Head of Inclusive Learning

Overview

South Thames Colleges Group is looking for a Head of Inclusive Learning at Carshalton and Merton Colleges.

• Lead the Additional Learning Support and commission High Needs Support for students with learning difficulties.
• Strategically manage and operationally lead promotion, delivery, development and improvement of Additional Learning Support across mainstream provision and discrete programmes.
• Work with Curriculum teams to meet the Preparing for Adulthood agenda for High Needs Students.
• Facilitate continuous improvement, development and growth in line with the Group’s Strategic Plan.
• Operationally manage all aspects of support services, ensuring high quality, efficient use of resources and flexible, student‑centred delivery.
• Oversee NEET curriculum provision and King’s Trust programmes, implement the King’s Trust Toolkit, and provide line management to the King’s Trust Team Leader.

• Degree level education and a recognised teaching qualification such as Cert Ed or a PGCE.
• Experience leading and managing complex learning support provisions for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities within an FE College.
• Knowledge of meeting student support needs in an FE context, including familiarity with funding mechanisms and best practice to meet Ofsted and legal regulatory requirements.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and prioritisation skills; ability to establish credibility with managers, understand business needs and analyse data to make informed decisions.

Generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, an additional 5 days wellbeing leave, a pension scheme with significant employer contribution, subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training, and a salary‑sacrifice cycle‑to‑work scheme.

In accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, South Thames Colleges Group is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership.

Closing date for applications: 5th July 2026. Interviews to be held on 8th July 2026. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. To apply, click on “Apply” and you will be forwarded to an external partner platform.