Foundation Studies - Learning Area Manager (SEND) - REQ001181

SGS College is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Learning Area Manager in our Foundation Studies Department. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). To support the curriculum design, growth and development of the Department we are seeking the skills and experience of an aspirational SEND practitioner, equipped with leadership skills to manage a team of dedicated, committed SEND teaching staff.,

• Lead a talented team of educators to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment
• Foster growth, independence and achievement among learners
• Develop and implement an ambitious high needs curriculum
• Enable learners to progress successfully to further study, independent living or employment, employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing
satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.


• Experience of working with learners with SEND
• Ability to plan and deliver a high-quality curriculum
• Positivity and mindfulness in addressing the complexities and challenges of the role
• Commitment to achieving outstanding provision in line with the new Education Inspection Framework
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a dynamic, caring and supportive Team
• Make a real difference in the lives of young people
If you are passionate about education and have the skills and experience to lead our Foundation Studies Department to new heights, we would love to hear from you!


• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme - Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers' pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contribution of over 23%
• Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 35 days annual leave for management contracted positions (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Free Annual Eye test.
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union.
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities.
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School).
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Starbucks Coffee.
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, foundation learning, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes. Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our last inspection., Salary: up to £45,564.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)