Section Manager - Foundation Learning (SEND) - Hayes

Section Manager - Foundation Learning (SEND)

Hayes

Full time and Permanent

£47,939 - £52,165

This welcoming new campus will provide a high-quality inclusive learning environment for SEND students, and improve outcomes for students with special educational needs, including those with severe learning needs (SLD).    

Reporting to the Head of School for Foundation Learning, you would lead the development and management of provision in this section, including the full range of PMLD milestones 1-4 up to LLDD and Entry/Level 1 provision.  You will line manage academic and support staff within the Section and will also teach on a range of courses within Foundation Studies.

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional who can demonstrate the following:

• Qualified to degree level, with a full Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. PGCE for FE or Secondary, or DET)  
• Recent teaching experience (minimum 3 years) on Foundation programmes, including Functional Skills and RARPA
• Curriculum management/co-ordination experience
• Some team leadership experience
• Conversant with current provision for students with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice

Purpose of the Post:

The purpose of the post is to teach on and manage the curriculum and staffing arrangements for courses within the Foundation Learning Section and to ensure the recruitment, retention and achievement of students with a variety of Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.  The postholder will also liaise with external bodies to ensure the Foundation curriculum for our SLD and SEND employability provision, including Supported Internships, develops in line with key national and local initiatives.

Qualifications:

·       Qualified to degree level

·       Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the Further Education sector (e.g. PGCE for FE or Secondary /DET)**

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

·       Minimum of three years’ successful recent teaching experience in SEND

·       Good knowledge of current provision for learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities including the SEND Code of Practice

·       Experience of delivering Functional Skills and RARPA

·       Understanding of quality assurance, curriculum and SEND funding issues

·       Curriculum management/co-ordination experience

·       Good understanding of Supported Internships

·       Team leadership/management experience

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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