Head of Faculty - Specialist, Inclusive Learning

Are you passionate about inclusive education and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

This is a key leadership role focused on driving high-quality inclusive provision across adult and apprenticeship programmes. You’ll play a central role in shaping strategy, supporting teams and ensuring learners with SEND receive the support they need to achieve and progress.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and support inclusive learning across adult and apprenticeship provision

• Drive high-quality teaching, learning and assessment for learners with SEND

• Support curriculum teams to embed inclusive practice and meet learner needs

• Monitor performance, progress and outcomes, driving continuous improvement

• Contribute to the development of SEND and inclusion strategy across the College

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders

• Support compliance with SEND legislation, funding and regulatory requirements

• Line manage and develop staff, supporting high performance and professional growth

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in SEND, inclusion or additional learning support within FE or a similar setting

• Experience of leadership or management within education or support services

• Strong understanding of SEND legislation and inclusive practice

• Ability to drive quality improvement and positive learner outcomes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• A collaborative and proactive approach to leadership

• A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.

To apply , you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement