Head of Special Educational Needs / Head of SEN

Head of Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Bristol

Salary: £35,809 - £37,993

Permanent – Full-time

Our client is one of the city’s largest employers based at four different sites across the city. They offer a wide range of courses from entry to degree level and cater for learners of all ages and backgrounds. They strive for student success through providing knowledge, professional staff and outstanding resources. Their success isn’t possible without the commitment and dedication every member of staff demonstrates.

About the role:

The College has a large and growing number of High Needs students and has an excellent reputation for providing high-quality learning support.  This is an exciting opportunity to lead the SEN curriculum in a growing area of the College’s offer. The post has been created to provide leadership and management of their successful provision for students with learning difficulties and disabilities, from pre-entry sensory learning for young people with profound, multiple and complex needs, to their growing provision for students with Autism and their Internship programmes.

Reporting into the Assistant Director for SEN and Additional Learning Support the post-holder will ensure that the college’s programmes meet the needs of young people with special educational needs and disabilities, with the emphasis on achievement and progression to further learning, work and independence.

As Head of Sen, you will be responsible for the operational management of the area, for curriculum development and for improving and assuring high quality. The post-holder will contribute positively to partnership working with schools and other external agencies to develop high-quality link and progression and transition opportunities and will work collaboratively with other college managers.

Life at City of Bristol College:

The College offers generous holiday entitlement of 35 days with an additional 16 bank holiday and College closure days so you will have plenty of time to recharge your batteries. In addition, they offer membership to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme as well as a range of other benefits. 

So, if you feel you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required for this role, we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: 28^th March 2018

Interview Date: Friday 6^th April 2018

How to apply:

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