Supply Pool - Interim Head of Learning Support

Overview

The College currently administers its own supply pool of staff for assignments on a casual basis and is available for individuals who wish to undertake assessing, lecturing, learner support or administration work. Opportunities occur across the entire College in curriculum and in the various administrative centres within the College together with Adult Learning courses at various venues within the local community.

Assignments can be as little as a couple hours a week up to full time working and many supply pool staff have gone on fixed term and permanent posts within the College. New College Durham is seeking an exceptional and experienced Interim Head of Learning Support to provide strategic and operational leadership to one of the College's most critical service areas.

This is a key senior role for a highly credible, professional, and dynamic leader who can deliver impact at pace and ensure the highest standards of SEND and inclusive learning provision.

• Leading relationships and negotiations with Local Authorities and external partners
• Securing and maximising SEND‑related funding and managing associated budgets
• Ensuring the College is fully prepared for Ofsted inspection, ESFA audit, and other external scrutiny
• Driving continuous improvement through robust quality assurance and performance monitoring

We are looking for a highly respected SEND professional with substantial leadership experience within Further Education or a comparable setting, a deep understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and funding frameworks, and a proven track record of delivering high‑quality, compliant, and financially sustainable Learning Support services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in complex environments, is confident leading change, and is motivated by improving outcomes for learners with SEND.