Head of School - Supported Learning

HRUC

Interview Date:To be confirmed

HRUC is a successful merged College Group, bringing together Richmond Upon Thames College, Harrow College and Uxbridge College, based across 5 vibrant campuses.

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 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

Further details:Job Description