You would play a key role in supporting our vocational learners with their development and to help them progress onto higher courses or the workplace.  You would join a team of skilled teachers with a wealth of experience and knowledge, who are pro-active in sharing best practice with the team in order to engage and enthuse resit learners.

You will preferably possess a degree in English or a related subject, with experience of teaching or tutoring English GCSE and/or Functional Skills, and have the ability to engage and enthuse 16 to 18 year olds from a variety of vocational disciplines.   

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Closing Date: 14 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £33,429 to £46,618 per annum, including London Weighting

As Head of School – Supported Learning for Uxbridge College, you would lead curriculum teams based at Uxbridge and Barra Hall in Hayes, our new SEND centre which is scheduled to open Spring 2026.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for learners with mild to complex needs, ensuring inclusive, high-quality provision and outstanding learner outcomes. You will lead and inspire a team of curriculum and support staff across both full-time and part-time programmes, driving excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment across all levels of need.

You will be responsible for curriculum planning, development, and quality assurance, including managing qualification changes and aligning programmes with local skills priorities, national SEND reforms, and the Preparing for Adulthood framework. Working collaboratively across departments and with external partners, you will strengthen transition links with various stakeholders, ensuring smooth progression pathways for learners with high needs.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic FE leader with proven management experience across the full range of SEND provision, from mild to complex needs, who can demonstrate:

• Degree or equivalent and a minimum of Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector  
• Proven ability to lead and develop High Needs and SEND teams effectively in further education or sixth form provision within a school, improving teaching, learning and assessment, in line with quality assurance frameworks  
• Experience of developing innovative approaches and curriculum management within further education or sixth form provision within a school to meet changing trends and industry requirements within SEND and High Need context 
• Experience of driving positive organisational change and implementing new initiatives including curriculum developments within further education or sixth form provision within a school
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience of SEND curriculum management and its developments and the SEND Code of Practice

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Closing Date: 15 Apr 2026

Section: Leadership

Salary: £53,656 to £60,082 per annum including London Weighting

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of learners’ speech, language, and communication needs. 
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans for learners. 
• Provide one-to – one and small group therapy sessions 
• Provide support, guidance and training to Support Staff in relation to the implementation of therapy plans.  
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, and other professionals to achieve therapy goals. 
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure that Speech and Language therapies are fully embedded into curriculum delivery.  
• Monitor and track client progress, adjusting therapy plans as necessary, providing therapy reports to feed into the Annual Review process. 
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, treatment plans, and session outcomes. 

You will need to possess: 

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy. 
• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration is essential. 
• Experience in working with [specific client groups, e.g., children, adults with speech disorders, neurological conditions, etc.] is desirable. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for helping others. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

How to Apply: 

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nicky Gibson, Assistant Director for Additional Learning Support, by email:  nicola.gibson@hruc.ac.uk  

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your CV with a covering letter detailing your hours of availability to Jo Long, Talent Acquisition Advisor – jo.long@hruc.ac.uk.   

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies:

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.

Closing Date: 10 Sep 2025

Section: Support

Salary: Commensurate with experience / subject to agreement