Head of Learner Support – Ofsted Good Further Education College in East Yorkshire

Salary: £43,200 FTE per annum

Contract: Permanent | Full Time | 37 hours per week | 52 weeks per year

Location: East Yorkshire

Are you an inspirational leader driven to ensure all learners receive the very best support to succeed? An Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ further education college in East Yorkshire is seeking a dedicated Head of Learner Support to lead a thriving department committed to inclusive, high-quality support for learners with a wide range of needs.

The Role
As Head of Learner Support, you’ll manage and develop a team of professional practitioners across SEND, Additional Learning Support (ALS), Maths, and English. Your leadership will help shape a learning environment where every student, regardless of their barriers, can achieve their full potential.
You’ll take the lead in assessments, planning, and delivery of support services, maintain compliance with safeguarding and inspection standards, manage budgets, and act as the college’s ambassador at audits and external events.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-level or equivalent professional qualification
• Qualified SENCO with extensive safeguarding training
• Significant experience in SEND and learner support across FE and HE
• Proven track record in driving improvements and achieving strong Ofsted outcomes
• Confident in leading teams, managing budgets, and delivering results through data-led decision-making

What We Offer

• Flexible working to suit your commitments
• Generous 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and up to 3 discretionary Christmas days)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Supportive, inclusive working environment with real scope for professional growth
• Be part of a vibrant, community-focused college that genuinely values innovation, diversity, and learner success

Next Steps
Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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