Head of ALS

Waltham Forest College

Job Title: Head of Additional Learning Support (ALS) and Inclusion

Full Time : 36 hours, 52 weeks per year

Salary: Competitive based on skills, experience and qualifications

Contract Type: Permanent

Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. As an Anchor Institution, Waltham Forest College serves its local and regional communities across North and East London exceptionally well and has been successful in driving aspiration and achievements for its students and wider communities.

We believe that our employees are the heart of the organisation and having the right people in the right place, with the right skills is the key to our success. We are looking for committed individuals who are passionate about working in an aspirational and high performing college and dedicated to contributing to an outstanding experience for our learners

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive ALS specialist to join the College as Head of Additional Learning Support and Inclusion. They will lead and manage the Learning Support team to ensure high quality additional learning support and inclusive learning leading to wide participation and excellent achievement. You will also be responsible for managing and reporting on the Additional Learning Support funding and the portion of the Adult Educational Budget funding that pertains to additional learning support and ensuring that the College meets all related targets successfully. You be the main point of contact for the College with external agencies regarding aspects of the provision, including negotiating with boroughs regarding EHCP learners.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree or equivalent professional qualification.  You will be skilled and experienced in managing funding, budgets and meeting financial targets. You will have significant knowledge of the frameworks, code of practice and processes that pertain to ALS, High Needs’ learners and learners with SEND. You will have the skills to ensure the College meets the needs of the learners well and that the support is innovative and responsive to emerging trends and needs. You will also have good interpersonal skills and experience of using information systems and databases. You must be committed to equality and diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and have a flexible attitude to work.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme and Sodexo benefits scheme.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2024 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.

Closing Date: 8 December 2024

Interview Date: w/c 16 December 2024

*Please apply as soon as possible as applications

will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.