Dovetail and Slate are partnering with an innovative college group that brings together three Further Education colleges, committed to creating impactful futures for students. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality technical and professional education that helps students, apprentices, and businesses achieve long-term success.
Do you have experience supporting SEN students and managing staff, or are you looking to take the next step in your career? If you're passionate about teaching and have a strong understanding of developing strategies to support students with SEND, this is an exciting opportunity for you.
The college group fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment, equipping learners with the skills employers need while contributing to regional economic growth and social mobility. As a forward-thinking and adaptable institution, the college stays responsive to evolving needs of the local workforce, making it an exciting place to build a meaningful career.
Job Title:
ALS Manager
Job Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
Location:
Southampton
Salary:
40-45,000
The Role:
This role entails supporting the Director of Student Experience and Transition in leading, developing, and managing the strategic vision for SEND provision across the college group. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality provision that raises aspirations and achievement for students and apprentices with SEND. This includes providing leadership and support in the development and improvement of SEND services, as well as enhancing the quality of teaching, monitoring, and student support.
As a specialist for SEND, you will play a key role in fostering student success by utilizing your knowledge of the FE curriculum, tracking EHCP outcomes, and leading a learning support team. Your expertise in safeguarding, quality improvement strategies, and building strong relationships with students, their families, and staff will help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
About You:
* Full Teaching qualification (e.g., Cert Ed) or an appropriate professional qualification to Level 4
* Management qualification or relevant experience
* SENCO qualified status or experience working as a SENCO in an education environment
* Specialist qualification in supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Benefits:
* 35 days annual leave
* Local Government Pension: 27.1% employer contribution and Teachers Pension: 28.68% employer contribution
* Health care cash plan
* Fully-funded learning and development opportunities
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Annual staff awards to celebrate achievements
Important Notice:
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
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