student Shropshire
Job description
Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College is a high quality, student-focussed and financially strong college. We deliver a wide range of academic and vocational courses to over 9,000 students throughout Herefordshire and Shropshire. You will join a team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for all our students and the highest Ofsted grades. Our approach seeks the best from all staff and students, and we are committed to supportive team work, openness and integrity.
Under the direction of the Head of Student Services and Designated Safeguarding Lead, the Head of Student Support & SEND will be responsible for the management of all cross college SEND support and EHCP provision. The post holder will operate across the College group, working closely with academic teams to ensure an inclusive and accessible curriculum offer.
The successful candidate will be the operational lead for the provision of services for students with special educational needs and disabilities, including consultation processes, transition arrangements, on programme and progression support arrangements.
This is a challenging position working within a busy environment, the candidates must be able to demonstrate an ability to work accurately under pressure, displaying excellent internal and external professional communication skills. Candidates will have a proven ability to lead and manage teams who deliver SEND services, and should have excellent organisational, people, and IT skills. The successful candidates will be required to be agile in their approach as the needs of the service grows and evolves.
HLNSC is committed to safeguarding including the Prevent Duty by promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For an informal discussion please contact the Head of Student Services, Bev Jackson on 01691 688032.
