Join our Team! We have some exciting opportunities available at Barking and Dagenham College. We are looking for Head of ALS & SEND (ALS, Supported Internship & SEND). Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for adult education? Do you excel in building strong teams and thrive in getting the very best out of people? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £54,210 - £60,637 pa including London Weighting The Head of ALS & SEND role: The Head of ALS & SEND will provide leadership and management to oversee the cross-college support for high needs students and students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This will involve liaison with not just internal colleagues, but also with key external stakeholders including the Local Education Authority. The postholder will have the responsibility for the academic and financial performance of this area.. Key Responsibilities of our Head of ALS & SEND : Work with the ALS & SEND Management team to provide leadership for the ongoing development and delivery of outstanding cross College ALS and SEND provision. To lead and manage the SEND Support Management team to ensure high quality learning support and inclusive practice leading to wide participation and excellent achievement To work with the Director to contribute to the strategic direction and development of ALS, Supported Internship & SEND support As an active member of the College’s Management Team, you will work closely with the wider Executive and Senior Leadership Team to deliver the College’s strategy and objectives Developing and leading the delivery of the Service’s annual quality cycle, including: The observation of teaching and learning. Observation training and standardisation Performance monitoring Rarpa audits Internal and external verification to ensure the service meets awarding bodies’ requirements OFSTED readiness Other assciated quality functions. Our ideal Head of ALS & SEND should have the following qualifications, skills and experience; Degree or professional level qualification or relevant vocational experience Specialist level 5 or above qualification in SpLD or similar GCSE English Language and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or other Level 2 equivalent Management qualification (level 5) or willing to work towards The Head of Department role carries a teaching commitment of 4 hours per week. For full details and criteria, please see attached job description. If you are passionate about success and can do the above, then we want to hear from you! You will need to submit a cover letter demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role. PLEASE NOTE All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting. We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline. Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to an enhanced level, costs are covered by the College. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Safeguarding All employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children’s barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. You will be required to become familiar with College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies. Closing date for applications: 7th November 2024 If you would like to learn more about this role, then please click ‘apply’ today! About Us Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our learners, staff, businesses, and communities. Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. We’ve invested over £50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology. By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, you will benefit from: a competitive salary including London Weighting generous holiday and pension packages being part of a team passionate about education and success links with industry and CPD opportunities free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes Join the team. Be part of it. To find out more about BDC, visit www.bdc.ac.uk
