Location
Isleworth, West London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£52,647 per annum

About the Role
West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London, with vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham featuring some of the best facilities in the country. We have a strong reputation for providing excellent support to our diverse student population and fostering a culture of continuous professional development for staff, encouraging progression into more senior roles.

As a values-based and highly inclusive college, we serve a vibrant and diverse community, offering courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship, and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of students aged 14 and above. Our campuses benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, good public transport links, and free staff parking.

The Senior Inclusive Learning Manager provides leadership to ensure the College offers an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment for all students. This role leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of effective systems supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), across college provision.

Working closely with curriculum teams, the post holder champions inclusive practice and adaptive teaching approaches that enable all students to achieve positive outcomes. They lead a large cross-college team including Student Support Assistants and specialist staff, ensuring high quality, consistent support across both sites.

The Senior Inclusive Learning Manager also acts as the College lead for Looked After Children (LAC), promoting equality, removing barriers to learning, and driving improvements in achievement for identified student groups. Additionally, the role includes strategic planning and management of the SEND and High Needs budget for cross-college provision.

West Thames College is committed to safeguarding students and practices safe staff recruitment, ensuring suitability of staff and volunteers working with young students or vulnerable adults.

Experience
Proven leadership experience in managing inclusive learning environments and supporting students with SEND. Experience working collaboratively with curriculum teams and managing cross-college support staff is essential.

About you
- Committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within education.
- Strong strategic planning and budget management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead and motivate a diverse team.
- Passionate about removing barriers to learning and improving student outcomes.
- Able to work effectively across multiple sites and with a wide range of stakeholders.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in education, SEND, or leadership are expected. Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification provided by the College.