High Needs Best Practice Lead

Leeds City College is one of the UK’s largest FE establishments with around 1200 employees and over 35,000 students. Offering a diverse curriculum within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment, our goal is to deliver excellent and innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions.

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled Best Practice Lead to join our High Needs team, recently judged as OUTSTANDING by OFSTED. The posts will be based across our campuses working with curriculum areas and external schools.

You will have excellent knowledge of SEND and EHCP process. You will be required to ensure the appropriate strategies are being implemented to support student success and to Prepare them for Adulthood also identifying appropriate pathways and provisions to enable young people aged 14-25 yrs to achieve their aspirations and be prepared for independent living,employment or further education.

The role will manage a team of Learning Support Assistants and you will be required to provide staff development within teams and curriculum areas. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential along with excellent ICT skills, use of Google platforms and recording of data.    

Employees of Leeds City College enjoy a wide range of benefits. To find out more about what we offer click on the following link: http://www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/the-college/jobs-and-careers/benefits/

Leeds City College is committed to Equality of Opportunity (ensuring everyone is treated fairly) and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check as well as mandatory pre-employment checks which may also include checking social media profiles. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Interviews will take place on 1st October 2018.