Deputy Head - Pathways

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic leadership and operational management of Pathways provision across the College.
• Drive high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that improves learner achievement, personal development and progression outcomes.
• Lead curriculum planning, innovation and quality improvement initiatives that meet the needs of learners with additional learning needs and disabilities.
• Support and develop teaching and support staff through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Monitor learner progress and implement effective interventions to improve attendance, retention, achievement and progression.
• Champion inclusive practice, learner-centred approaches and high aspirations for all students.
• Develop strong partnerships with parents, carers, employers, community organisations and external agencies to enhance learner opportunities and experiences.
• Contribute to self-assessment, inspection readiness and continuous improvement planning across the faculty.
• Support the development of employability, independence and life skills pathways that prepare learners for successful futures.

Requirements

• A recognised teaching qualification (Level 4 or above).
• Significant teaching experience within Pathways, SEND, Foundation Learning, Supported Learning or a related curriculum area.
• Experience of curriculum leadership, programme management or departmental coordination within Further Education or a similar setting.
• A strong understanding of inclusive education, EHCP processes and supporting learners with diverse needs.
• Knowledge of current Further Education priorities, SEND reforms and curriculum requirements.
• Experience of quality assurance processes and curriculum improvement strategies.
• A passion for improving outcomes, independence and life chances for learners.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills.
• The ability to motivate, inspire and support both staff and students in a dynamic educational environment.
• Why Choose This Path?
• An opportunity to shape and influence a life-changing curriculum that supports learners to achieve their full potential.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team committed to inclusion, excellence and continuous improvement.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to learner achievement, confidence, independence and progression.

Benefits

Additional Information

Deputy Head - Pathways Location: Salisbury Are you ready to take the next step in your education career? Whether you're an experienced curriculum leader or looking to move into your first Deputy Head role, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of learners within our Pathways provision at our client. As our new Deputy Head - Pathways, you will play a key leadership role in supporting learners with a wide range of additional needs, aspirations and progression goals. You will help shape an inclusive, ambitious and learner-centred curriculum that enables students to develop independence, confidence, employability skills and successful progression into further education, employment, supported living or community participation. In this key role, you will support the Head of Faculty in leading and developing our Pathways provision, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and assessment across programmes. You will champion inclusive practice, support curriculum innovation, and work closely with curriculum teams, support services, parents, carers, employers and external agencies to provide outstanding learner experiences and outcomes. To support your leadership responsibilities, this role includes up to 50% remission from teaching duties, providing dedicated time to focus on curriculum development, staff support, quality improvement, learner progression and strategic priorities across the department. This is your opportunity to inspire staff, enhance learner outcomes and help shape provision that transforms lives through education, independence and opportunity.

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