We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our leadership team as Assistant Principal - High Needs, SEND & Additional Learning Support (ALS).
This is a strategic role responsible for leading and developing SEND, High Needs and Additional Learning Support provision across a large multi-site further education environment. You will drive inclusive practice, quality improvement, learner outcomes, funding growth and operational excellence, ensuring provision is innovative, sustainable and responsive to regional need.
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Lead the strategic development of SEND, High Needs and ALS provision.
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Drive outstanding learner outcomes, progression and destinations.
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Lead High Needs funding strategy, Local Authority relationships and commissioning activity.
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Ensure excellence in quality, compliance, safeguarding and inspection readiness.
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Oversee specialist and mainstream SEND provision, including complex needs and Foundation Learning.
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Develop strong partnerships with employers, Local Authorities and external agencies.
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Lead workforce development, organisational improvement and service transformation.
You will have:
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Significant senior leadership experience within SEND and inclusive education in Further Education.
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A successful track record of leading quality improvement and organisational change.
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Experience managing High Needs funding, Local Authority partnerships and complex budgets.
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Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, funding systems and Ofsted requirements.
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Outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Degree qualified.
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Recognised teaching qualification.
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Relevant leadership qualification or equivalent senior leadership experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of inclusive education and make a lasting impact on learners' lives through high-quality, innovative SEND provision.
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