Head of SEND & Inclusion
Posted on Jun 16, 2026 by CV-Library
Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£50.6k - £50.6k Annual
Full-Time
Head of SEND & Inclusion
Salary: £50,626.29
CampusTravel between all three campuses
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
About the Role
HSDC is seeking an inspirational, visionary leader for the brand-new post of Head of SEND & Inclusion. This high-impact, strategic new role is designed to transform, align, and harmonise our provisions across our vibrant campuses.
We are looking for a changemaker with a proven track record of leading dynamic SEND teams, someone who is genuinely innovative and ready to drive SEND reform. In this role, you won't just manage processes—you will work alongside the Director of Student Progress to lead a cultural shift across the college. You will collaborate with colleagues to implement the latest SEND reforms, placing HSDC at the forefront of educational inclusion.
As our College SEND Lead, you will provide expert clinical and operational leadership, ensuring an empowering, seamless progression pathway for high-needs learners while maintaining top-tier statutory compliance.
You will inherit and manage a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team spanning our Havant and South Downs campuses. From ALS Leads and EHCP Coordinators to SEND Lecturers, ALS Mentors, and ELSAs, you will empower this talented team to maximise their impact on the student experience.
Requirements
* National professional qualification for SEND / SENCO Qualification.
* Qualified to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
* Proven experience in leading and managing SEND tribunals and mediation, including the strategic preparation of legal evidence and acting as the primary institutional representative at hearings.
* Experience in funding negotiations with Local Authorities, with a demonstrable track record of successfully securing and maximising High Needs funding.
* Management of multi-disciplinary teams (Teachers, Mentors, and SEND & Inclusion Leads).
About Us
Would you like to work for us? We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, seeking only the best people to help our students and colleagues realise their dreams and potential.
If you’re looking for college jobs in Hampshire, see how we support our people with health and wellbeing, learn more about the recruitment process, explore the benefits, and view our vacancies. Apply today!
Benefits
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Contribution towards Teacher Training funding for Lecturing staff*
* Enhanced holiday over statutory minimum
* Cycle to work scheme
* Financial contribution towards eye tests and glasses
* Free on-site parking
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teacher’s Pension
* Mind mental health services for employee wellbeing
* Access to DAS Counselling services
* Flu vaccination vouchers
* Onsite gym and sports facilities
* Onsite canteen – including Starbucks
*If you are recruited as an unqualified lecturer, you must enrol on the PGCE/Cert Ed within your first two years of employment. You are also enrolled on the fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training (formally known as PTLLS) shortly after you start with us, so your formal teacher training starts straight away
Salary: £50,626.29
CampusTravel between all three campuses
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
About the Role
HSDC is seeking an inspirational, visionary leader for the brand-new post of Head of SEND & Inclusion. This high-impact, strategic new role is designed to transform, align, and harmonise our provisions across our vibrant campuses.
We are looking for a changemaker with a proven track record of leading dynamic SEND teams, someone who is genuinely innovative and ready to drive SEND reform. In this role, you won't just manage processes—you will work alongside the Director of Student Progress to lead a cultural shift across the college. You will collaborate with colleagues to implement the latest SEND reforms, placing HSDC at the forefront of educational inclusion.
As our College SEND Lead, you will provide expert clinical and operational leadership, ensuring an empowering, seamless progression pathway for high-needs learners while maintaining top-tier statutory compliance.
You will inherit and manage a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team spanning our Havant and South Downs campuses. From ALS Leads and EHCP Coordinators to SEND Lecturers, ALS Mentors, and ELSAs, you will empower this talented team to maximise their impact on the student experience.
Requirements
* National professional qualification for SEND / SENCO Qualification.
* Qualified to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
* Proven experience in leading and managing SEND tribunals and mediation, including the strategic preparation of legal evidence and acting as the primary institutional representative at hearings.
* Experience in funding negotiations with Local Authorities, with a demonstrable track record of successfully securing and maximising High Needs funding.
* Management of multi-disciplinary teams (Teachers, Mentors, and SEND & Inclusion Leads).
About Us
Would you like to work for us? We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, seeking only the best people to help our students and colleagues realise their dreams and potential.
If you’re looking for college jobs in Hampshire, see how we support our people with health and wellbeing, learn more about the recruitment process, explore the benefits, and view our vacancies. Apply today!
Benefits
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Contribution towards Teacher Training funding for Lecturing staff*
* Enhanced holiday over statutory minimum
* Cycle to work scheme
* Financial contribution towards eye tests and glasses
* Free on-site parking
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teacher’s Pension
* Mind mental health services for employee wellbeing
* Access to DAS Counselling services
* Flu vaccination vouchers
* Onsite gym and sports facilities
* Onsite canteen – including Starbucks
*If you are recruited as an unqualified lecturer, you must enrol on the PGCE/Cert Ed within your first two years of employment. You are also enrolled on the fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training (formally known as PTLLS) shortly after you start with us, so your formal teacher training starts straight away
Reference: 225252573
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Head of SEND & Inclusion
Posted on Jun 16, 2026 by CV-Library
Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£50.6k - £50.6k Annual
Full-Time
Head of SEND & Inclusion
Salary: £50,626.29
CampusTravel between all three campuses
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
About the Role
HSDC is seeking an inspirational, visionary leader for the brand-new post of Head of SEND & Inclusion. This high-impact, strategic new role is designed to transform, align, and harmonise our provisions across our vibrant campuses.
We are looking for a changemaker with a proven track record of leading dynamic SEND teams, someone who is genuinely innovative and ready to drive SEND reform. In this role, you won't just manage processes—you will work alongside the Director of Student Progress to lead a cultural shift across the college. You will collaborate with colleagues to implement the latest SEND reforms, placing HSDC at the forefront of educational inclusion.
As our College SEND Lead, you will provide expert clinical and operational leadership, ensuring an empowering, seamless progression pathway for high-needs learners while maintaining top-tier statutory compliance.
You will inherit and manage a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team spanning our Havant and South Downs campuses. From ALS Leads and EHCP Coordinators to SEND Lecturers, ALS Mentors, and ELSAs, you will empower this talented team to maximise their impact on the student experience.
Requirements
* National professional qualification for SEND / SENCO Qualification.
* Qualified to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
* Proven experience in leading and managing SEND tribunals and mediation, including the strategic preparation of legal evidence and acting as the primary institutional representative at hearings.
* Experience in funding negotiations with Local Authorities, with a demonstrable track record of successfully securing and maximising High Needs funding.
* Management of multi-disciplinary teams (Teachers, Mentors, and SEND & Inclusion Leads).
About Us
Would you like to work for us? We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, seeking only the best people to help our students and colleagues realise their dreams and potential.
If you’re looking for college jobs in Hampshire, see how we support our people with health and wellbeing, learn more about the recruitment process, explore the benefits, and view our vacancies. Apply today!
Benefits
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Contribution towards Teacher Training funding for Lecturing staff*
* Enhanced holiday over statutory minimum
* Cycle to work scheme
* Financial contribution towards eye tests and glasses
* Free on-site parking
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teacher’s Pension
* Mind mental health services for employee wellbeing
* Access to DAS Counselling services
* Flu vaccination vouchers
* Onsite gym and sports facilities
* Onsite canteen – including Starbucks
*If you are recruited as an unqualified lecturer, you must enrol on the PGCE/Cert Ed within your first two years of employment. You are also enrolled on the fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training (formally known as PTLLS) shortly after you start with us, so your formal teacher training starts straight away
Salary: £50,626.29
CampusTravel between all three campuses
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
About the Role
HSDC is seeking an inspirational, visionary leader for the brand-new post of Head of SEND & Inclusion. This high-impact, strategic new role is designed to transform, align, and harmonise our provisions across our vibrant campuses.
We are looking for a changemaker with a proven track record of leading dynamic SEND teams, someone who is genuinely innovative and ready to drive SEND reform. In this role, you won't just manage processes—you will work alongside the Director of Student Progress to lead a cultural shift across the college. You will collaborate with colleagues to implement the latest SEND reforms, placing HSDC at the forefront of educational inclusion.
As our College SEND Lead, you will provide expert clinical and operational leadership, ensuring an empowering, seamless progression pathway for high-needs learners while maintaining top-tier statutory compliance.
You will inherit and manage a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team spanning our Havant and South Downs campuses. From ALS Leads and EHCP Coordinators to SEND Lecturers, ALS Mentors, and ELSAs, you will empower this talented team to maximise their impact on the student experience.
Requirements
* National professional qualification for SEND / SENCO Qualification.
* Qualified to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
* Proven experience in leading and managing SEND tribunals and mediation, including the strategic preparation of legal evidence and acting as the primary institutional representative at hearings.
* Experience in funding negotiations with Local Authorities, with a demonstrable track record of successfully securing and maximising High Needs funding.
* Management of multi-disciplinary teams (Teachers, Mentors, and SEND & Inclusion Leads).
About Us
Would you like to work for us? We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, seeking only the best people to help our students and colleagues realise their dreams and potential.
If you’re looking for college jobs in Hampshire, see how we support our people with health and wellbeing, learn more about the recruitment process, explore the benefits, and view our vacancies. Apply today!
Benefits
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Contribution towards Teacher Training funding for Lecturing staff*
* Enhanced holiday over statutory minimum
* Cycle to work scheme
* Financial contribution towards eye tests and glasses
* Free on-site parking
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teacher’s Pension
* Mind mental health services for employee wellbeing
* Access to DAS Counselling services
* Flu vaccination vouchers
* Onsite gym and sports facilities
* Onsite canteen – including Starbucks
*If you are recruited as an unqualified lecturer, you must enrol on the PGCE/Cert Ed within your first two years of employment. You are also enrolled on the fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training (formally known as PTLLS) shortly after you start with us, so your formal teacher training starts straight away
Reference: 225252573
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