Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reporting to the Director – Foundation – Curriculum & Support, as Head of School for Foundation for Harrow College 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 FE leader with proven management experience who can demonstrate:
- Minimum Level 3 qualification, with a full teaching qualification (minimum of Level 5) recognised by the FE sector
- Experience of providing inspirational leadership for High Needs teams within the Further Education sector, resulting in enhanced teaching, learning and assessment practices and growth
- Demonstrable experience of leading and developing SEND teaching, learning and assessment in accordance with quality assurance frameworks within Further Education
- Experience of developing innovative approaches and curriculum management within Further Education to meet changing trends and industry requirements within SEND and High Need context
- A skilled practitioner in teaching and learning, and experience of implementing strategies to improve attendance and retention
- Knowledge and experience of quality improvement processes and its implementation
You will be joining a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking organisation, with many opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, comprehensive wellbeing hub, a wide range of employee benefits and free car parking on all our sites.
Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 19th October 2026.
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Further details: Job Description
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£53,656 to £60,082 per annum including London Weighting