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Head of Learning Support / SENCo
Job Posted: 18 hours ago
Salary: £ 43,157 - 43,157 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Learning Support
Hull, East Yorkshire
£43,157 per annum (FTE)
Permanent - Full-Time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
Are you an experienced SENCO or senior support lead with a vision for inclusive education? We're working with a further education provider in Hull that's looking to appoint a strategic and values-driven Head of Learning Support to lead and manage teams of practitioners of all types of which include SEND, ALS, English and Maths.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on service improvement, leadership and learner-centred support. If you're ready to make a college-wide impact, we want to hear from you.
🔹 Essential requirements:
Degree-level qualification (or equivalent professional qualification)
Qualified SENCO with high-level safeguarding training
In-depth experience in learner support, SEND and safeguarding across FE and HE
Proven track record of leading teams and securing 'Good' or better Ofsted outcomes
Strong understanding of EHCP processes, ALS funding, and LA liaison
Confident managing budgets, analysing data, and leading service development
🔹 Your responsibilities will include:
Leading all aspects of learner support across the college - including SEND, ALS, and English/maths
Ensuring high-quality support is delivered for learners with learning difficulties, disabilities and sensory needs
Managing a cross-college team of specialist staff and ensuring effective deployment and CPD
Supporting learners at all transition points (pre-entry, enrolment, post-induction)
Working with curriculum leads, tutors, parents, SENCOs and external agencies
Overseeing learner risk assessments, EHCP reviews and audit readiness
Representing the college externally at events, inspections and stakeholder meetings
🔹 What's in it for you:
31 days annual leave plus bank holidays and up to 3 additional days at Christmas
Flexible working options available
Opportunities for progression and meaningful CPD
Excellent pension scheme
Supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking working culture
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). Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.
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