1x Full Time, Permanent at Kingston College
1x Full Time, Permanent at Merton College
South Thames Colleges Group are now looking for an Inclusive Learning Manager to ensure inclusive support arrangements are managed effectively for all learners, including those that do not receive high needs funding.
You will support the Head of Inclusive Learning in managing the overall Inclusive Learning Service to meet the College’s Strategic and Operational objectives. You will lead, develop, and manage a high-quality, cost-effective admissions and support service for learners requiring Additional Needs and work in partnership with Specialist Services, both internally and externally alongside curriculum colleagues to ensure support is of a consistent high standard. You will lead, develop and manage the implementation of relevant legislation in relation to young people at College and manage assessment of learners for inclusive support requirements, including Maths and English access arrangements.
We’d like our Inclusive Learning Manager to have a successful and proven track record in managing support services for learners with sensory impairments, social & emotional, mental health issues, physical disabilities, and medical conditions, enhancing students’ success, including detailed knowledge of the EHCP process. You will have a successful record of leading and managing staff and have a track record in delivering staff development training and other identifiable personal achievements.
You will have good working knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Equality Act 2010, Children & Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice and the implications for the Learning Support Service. You will have experience in managing support funding and budgets, leading and managing staff and of implementing and developing quality systems that result in improved outcomes.
The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that is due to be implemented imminently.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 12th December 2024.
Interviews to be held week commencing 16th December 2024.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
When you click on 'Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.