Interim ALS Curriculum Manager

Additional Learning Support

Curriculum Manager: Additional Learning Support (ALS)

£46,096.00 - £48,270.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance

Full time, Fixed term until 03/07/2025

 

Who we are

United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.

With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.

Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.

About the role

 

The Additional Learning Support Department (ALS) has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced ALS Curriculum Manager with extensive experience supporting students with SEND. The Curriculum Manager for ALS will work within a small team of ALS Curriculum Managers to operate and organise the Additional Learning Support provision for a caseload of students across the group. They will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the delivery of support whilst ensuring a high quality and effective ALS service is provided across the group.

 

The ALS Curriculum Manager will work with a student-focused and student-centric approach to deliver the College Group’s quality improvement strategies and the SEND elements of the current OFSTED framework. They will also work to maintain a culture of continuous improvement through self-assessment and other quality initiatives throughout the College Group. The post-holder will develop Teaching, Learning and Assessment improvement strategies in pursuit of an outstanding student experience. They will also lead and be responsible for the performance management of direct reports in order to achieve consistently high outcomes.

 

An experienced Additional Learning Support Manager is required within a busy and fast paced department dealing with 200+ High Need Learners on mainstream courses as well as other learners with SEN needs. Applicants must have extensive SEND experience, including working with Local Authorities, chairing and organising annual reviews, implementing support plans as well as managing an ALS team effectively and ensuring the SEND Code of Practice is adhered to. Managing ALS resources and excellent timetabling skills are a must, including managing exam access arrangements at crucial times throughout the academic year. The Curriculum Manager for ALS will also be accountable for ensuring that statutory documentation is completed within the given timeframes. The successful candidate must be organised, flexible and proactive with excellent communication skills and a can do attitude.

 

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite https://ucgjobs.com/

Alternatively, you can e-mail us on hr@ucg.ac.uk for more information, quoting the job reference.

Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.