Director of SEND and Additional Learning Support


Company:	Chichester College Group
Salary:	£72,374 - £79,092 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chichester, PO19 1SB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

As our Director of SEND and Additional Learning Support, you will:

Deliver outstanding additional learning support to all students.

Ensure a cohesive and embedded approach at all CCG colleges to inclusivity .

Develop provision in line with SEND reform and maximise the impact on learners.

Ensure the Group meets the requirement of the SEND code of practice and statutory obligations.

What we can offer you in this role:

· We put students at the heart of what we do and pride ourselves on our inclusive approaches, you will be a key part of our inclusive approach both from a strategic and operational perspective.

· Our diverse college communities and varied provision gives you the opportunity to work across curriculum types that require innovative approaches.

· We have embedded the universal design for learning approach, highlighting our commitment to inclusive practice and opportunities to further develop approaches both in and out of the classroom.

· Access to excellent professional development including the groups leadership and management development programme

What you will bring to the role:

Extensive SEND experience within Further Education.

A detailed understanding of SEND reform.

Experience of working across multiple sites and managing SEND teams to deliver exceptional support.

A proven track record of reducing achievement gaps for learners with additional needs.

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.

30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.

Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Continuous professional development opportunities.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lisa Humphries. Associate Principal: Students/Customers at Lisa.humphries@chichester.ac.uk

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