Assistant Head Of Department (Inclusion)

FIND are a specialist staffing business servicing the Further Education & Apprenticeship markets across the UK. We are delighted to be representing an inspirational and well respected Cambridge based centre of learning to hire an Assistant Head Of Department for their Inclusion provision. 
 
Our client have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Their campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you''ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. Their investment in staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.
 
This role will require you to work collaboratively with the Head of Department, Lecturers and Technicians to ensure the day to day practical and theoretical activities are co-ordinated appropriately. The role will involve working with teams to embed equality and diversity, inclusion practices and to ensure that students with SEND and High Needs are provided with a clear and ambitious personalised curriculum embedding English and Maths within vocational learning and across the Supported Learning Department.
 
You will be accountable for implementing high levels of personalised curricula for students with High Needs with ambitious and stretching outcomes and to be accountable for the use of all college systems linked to learning support. In addition to this you will champion inclusivity within the department, through effective mentoring with colleagues and model excellent inclusive practice in the classroom/workspace setting for all learning support.
 
We are looking for:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• A teaching qualification such as DTLLS, PGCE, Cert ED or similar 
• Extensive relevant experience working in specialist SEND education/ or post 16 training provider.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience of successfully managing a large team.
• Experience of working with parents, parent groups, schools and local authority services.

• 42 days annual leave + public holidays
• Teachers pension scheme - 28% employer contribution
• Discounts on Apple products
• Free gym membership and discounted fitness classes
• Discounted college courses for professional development
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan & Occupational Health services
• Free on-site parking
• Exclusive retail discounts 
• On-campus dining and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee & Starbucks)
• Free 24/7 employee assistance program & independent counselling service
• Ongoing staff development opportunities