Head of Inclusion and Support - London, United Kingdom - South Bank Colleges

South Bank Colleges

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London, United Kingdom

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Job Description for:
Head of Inclusion and Support

Salary:
£51,477 to £55,961 Including London Weighting Allowance

Grade:
Management - Spine Point

Responsible to:
Director Student Engagement and Wellbeing

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST

To lead a specialist and dedicated team of Learning support professionals that have a demonstrable impact upon student progress, achievement, retention and personal development
To lead learning support and inclusion across inclusive learning and cross college programmes
To lead strategically on the growth and demands of learning support working closely with a range of local authorities
To lead a team of coordinators to ensure high quality support and inclusion in inclusive and on cross college programmes
To be responsible and accountable for the successful operation of the ALS team and to deliver good value for money as well as efficiency and impact
To ensure the College is compliant with current and relevant Standards and

Guidelines for all aspects of ALS, e.g. assessments, exams, EHCPs, SEND, classroom Support

To manage and monitor the budget for learning support and liaise with LA's and the

College ALS funding department and to ensure the ALS provision is cost effective and commensurate with the College's allocation

Key responsibilities

Work with the senior leadership team to ensure an ethos of inclusion and support is embedded throughout the college and a culture of high expectations for all students including those with SEND, high needs and other support needs are met
Work with the Director of the Student Engagement & Wellbeing to ensure the college's SEND and inclusion policies are implemented fully, reviewed and monitored regularly
Lead on the strategic planning and daytoday coordination of the college's SEND and inclusion polices
Develop and maintain highly effective partnerships with external professionals
Develop and maintain highly effective partnerships with parents/carers of students with SEND and other support needs
Lead on effective management of the learning support budget and ensure good return on investment that has a positive impact on our students
Be responsible for the effective deployment of LSAs and college support staff
Be responsible for the planning and monitoring LSA timetables on college systems
Ensure all staff in the learning support team are making good use of college data systems to record student progress, personal development and achievement
Ensure strong professional development programme is in place to support the development of the team

SEND Code of Practice and other emerging themes e.g. the SEND Green Paper

Ensure all staff understand the role of EHCPs and coordinate effective and timely

EHCP review meetings.

Develop high quality training and communications for all college staff to ensure that all staff have the knowledge, skills and understanding to plan and teach effectively students with SEND and ensure they make, at least, expected progress and that students' needs are met at College

General Duties:

To comply with the requirements of College Policies and Procedures.

Safeguarding Policy.

For managers only;

To be responsible for the College's Performance Development Review Procedures, participating in the College's staff development and training schemes and identifying and providing training and development for staff to meet the requirements of their jobs.
To be responsible for the adherence of the College's Single Equality Scheme, and actively promote and implement the Scheme as it applies to the role within the

College.

To be responsible for the implementation of and compliance with the College's Health and Safety policy.
To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required e.g. Duty Manager.

SBC's Ways of Working

South Bank College expects all staff to work effectively as part of a team or teams, delivering high quality education and support to staff and students.

We expect our staff to have a strong understanding and commitment to addressing of the diversity and inclusion agenda as it relates to the education sector and our college community.

College staff are expected to conduct their day-to-day business in line with the college's values and behaviours at all times which are based on fairness, respect and equality.

Staff are expected to make themselves aware of and adhere to all college policies and procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:
Essential Desirable
A degree or equivalent professional qualification

Teaching qualification (DTTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed)
A Management Qualification
Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD
Level 3 qualification or higher in a learning

- difficulties/disabilities related qualification

Knowledge, skills and experience:
Essential Desirable
Strong understanding of the centrality of diversity a