Transition Practice Lead

Transition Practice Lead

Job Type: Support

Job Category:
Supported Learning

Employment Basis:
Established (salaried)

Location:

John Ruskin College
- Croydon, East Surrey College
- Redhill

Salary Range: £36,000.87

Closing Date: 14/08/2026

Documents:

• Introduction from the  (PDF, 156.25kb)
• OSC Corporation Competency Framework  (PDF, 472.18kb)
• Transition Practice Lead JD&PS
  - July  (PDF, 197.64kb)

Are you an experienced SEND professional looking to lead and shape outstanding transition support for learners with additional needs?

We are seeking a Transition Practice Lead to develop and oversee a high-quality transition offer for learners with EHCPs, SEND and other learning barriers. Reporting to the Head of Inclusion, you will lead transition planning, EHCP consultation processes and a team of Transition Officers, ensuring learners receive the right support from day one.

• Lead transition, assessment and admissions processes for learners with SEND.
• Coordinate and quality assure EHCP consultations and statutory processes.
• Develop effective support plans and transition arrangements.
• Line manage and support Transition Officers.
• Build strong partnerships with Local Authorities, schools, SENCOs, parents and carers.
• Monitor provision, learner needs and High Needs funding requirements.
• Drive high-quality, inclusive practice across the college

• Have a relevant qualification in SEND (Learning Needs), education, wellbeing or in a related area or willing to work towards one
• Knowledge and training relevant to SEND transition, EHCP processes or inclusive practice
• Experience of line management
• Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, particularly in relation to FE transition and EHCP processes
• Have experience working with young people in an educational or support setting.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve)

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.