Director of Student Support and Inclusion

About the RoleHSDC is seeking an experienced, strategic and values-driven leader to join the College as our new Director of Student Support and Inclusion.This is a pivotal College Leadership Team (CLT) role, responsible for leading and shaping the College''s whole student support ecosystem, ensuring every learner has the opportunity, support and confidence to thrive throughout their educational journey.Reporting to the Deputy Principal - Curriculum and Quality, the role represents a significant step beyond the operational management of individual support services. You will provide strategic leadership across Student Progress Mentors, Tutorial, Careers, SEND, Additional Learning Support, Teaching Assistants, Student Services, Safeguarding, Enrichment, Inclusion, Student Union, Wellbeing and Learner Voice, bringing these functions together into a coherent, integrated model that improves student outcomes.Working collaboratively across curriculum and professional services, you will ensure that support is proactive, inclusive and evidence-informed, helping students overcome barriers to learning while improving attendance, engagement, achievement, progression and positive destinations.This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking leader to shape the future of student support within one of the South''s largest Further Education colleges, making a lasting difference to the lives of thousands of learners.ResponsibilitiesAs Director of Student Support and ..... full job details .....