SEN CM (Temporary)

SEN CM

Temporary | Contract

Start date: 13 October 2026

Are you an experienced further education curriculum manager with a background in SEND, Foundation Learning or Supported Learning?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider to lead and manage its SEND provision, taking responsibility for high-quality teaching, strong learner outcomes and continuous curriculum improvement.

You'll lead and develop the teaching team, oversee quality assurance and improvement planning, and drive improvements in recruitment, retention, achievement and progression for learners with additional needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the SEND and Foundation Learning curriculum area.
• Line managing, supporting and developing teaching staff.
• Driving improvements in recruitment, retention, attendance, achievement and progression.
• Leading curriculum planning, quality assurance and improvement activity.
• Monitoring learner progress, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Managing curriculum resources, staffing and timetabling.
• Working with parents, carers and external agencies to support learners.
• Using data and key performance indicators to drive improvement.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Curriculum management experience within further education
• Experience leading SEND, Foundation Learning or Supported Learning provision
• Experience managing and developing teaching staff
• A full teaching qualification
• Experience supporting learners with EHCPs and complex needs
• Strong understanding of quality improvement and further education performance measures

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of self-assessment and quality improvement planning
• A track record of improving learner outcomes across a provision

If you're ready to lead a SEND provision and make a real difference to learners with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.