Harrow College
2173 - Head of Additional Learning Support - Foundation Learning
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Head of Additional Learning Support - Foundation Learning
Foundation and Supported Learning - HC
Location: Harrow/Uxbridge
Salary: £50,718 to £56,781 per annum including London Weighting
Post Type: Full Time
Release Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 02 September 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 2173
HRUC is committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education for learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and High Needs. Our Foundation Learning provision provides high-quality education and support for learners with a wide range of learning difficulties, disabilities and additional needs.
Reporting to the Director of Foundation Learning - Curriculum and Support, in this newly created post you will be responsible for the management and quality of all additional learning support for High Needs learners at Harrow and Uxbridge colleges.
Main Responsibilities Of The Role Will Include
- Managing Additional Learning Support provision for High Needs learners within Uxbridge and Harrow Colleges and co-ordinating the delivery of support, with responsibility for all associated funding, claims and documentation.
- Ensuring that learners receive the full range of support to which they are entitled and identified within EHCPs in a timely manner and to the highest of standards.
- Leading and managing a team of staff, providing them with the inspiration, direction and support they need to deliver outstanding learning support.
- Delivering against all agreed performance targets for the area - e.g. those relating to Additional Learning Support funding, Adult Skills Budget funding and recruitment, retention, attendance and achievement for learners with support needs.
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We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate the following:
- Degree and/or professional experience at an appropriate level.
- Proven experience of managing additional learning support, ideally in Further Education, leading to demonstrable improvements in learner experience and success.
- Experience of effectively assessing learners’ additional learning needs, accurately identifying support requirements and maintaining all associated records to the highest standard.
- Experience in working with Local Authorities and other agencies with regards to agreeing and negotiating High Needs placements and appropriate funding.
- Sound knowledge of Additional Learning Support funding and Adult Educational Budget funding relating to ALS.
- Strong knowledge of the SEND code of practice and experience of its implementation.
- Experience of leading teams and/or managing staff.
The postholder will be required to work at both Harrow and Uxbridge sites as required.
You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a range of benefits for staff including pension scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.
The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient field of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.
Notice For Recruitment Agencies
HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.
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Equal Opportunities
HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.
Disclosure and Barring Service checks
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.
Where references are taken up by the College, it is our policy not to disclose references to candidates.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College (HRUC) is committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, employees, learners, and volunteers, including those with criminal records. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including ex-offenders. Our approach is in line with all relevant and current safeguarding and equality legislation.
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