• Locations

  Southend-On-Sea, Essex

• Salary

  £50000 - £55000 per annum

• Sector

  Education, Leadership & Management

• Type

  Permanent

**Job Title:** Head of ALS – Permanent Position

**Location:** Southend-on-Sea,

The Head of Additional Learning Support (ALS) will lead the ALS department, ensuring compliance with educational standards and fostering a culture of excellence among a team of dedicated professionals.

**The Role**

• Oversee the Additional Learning Support department, ensuring adherence to educational standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of professionals dedicated to student support.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the learning experience for students requiring additional support.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of support services and make recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with academic staff to promote inclusive teaching practices.

**The Person**

• Proven leadership experience within an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of educational standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Relevant degree in Education, Special Educational Needs, or a related field.
• Professional teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed) is desirable.
• Experience in a leadership role within a Further Education institution.
• Experience working with students with additional learning needs.
• Demonstrated ability to implement effective support strategies.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.