Assistant Director of Inclusion & Send

We are seeking a dynamic and committed professional to support the Director of the Department in the day‑to‑day running of Learning Support for learners with inclusion needs. The role includes line managing and leading the SEND Advisory Teacher Service alongside other Learning Support staff, ensuring high‑quality, collaborative practice across the team. You will play a key role in embedding inclusion throughout all aspects of the learner journey, including curriculum design, teaching, learning, assessment, pastoral support, and transition planning.

Additionally, you will ensure the college remains inspection‑ready through robust self‑assessment, quality assurance processes, and the development of evidence aligned to evolving national expectations for inclusion, including SEND and Alternative Provision reforms, with a strong focus on high‑quality inclusive practice, improved outcomes, statutory compliance, and effective preparation for adulthood for learners with SEND.

• Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College's Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).
• 2:30pm finish on Fridays, free on‑site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• Automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer pension contribution.
• Community: incredible community with staff and their families involvement.
• Family friendly policies and flexible working options.
• Investment in people: training & career opportunities for all staff.
• Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high‑street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Shared purpose: belief in the value of education for a successful future and desire to provide best for learners and staff.
• Core values: respect, integrity and kindness.
• 93% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Commitment to Safeguarding:
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre‑employment procedures on all potential new employees.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies:
We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.