Head of School - Foundation Learning

Head of School - Foundation Learning - Harrow College

Foundation and Supported Learning - HC

Location: Harrow Weald Campus

Salary: £53,656 to £60,082per annum including London Weighting

PostType: Full Time

ReleaseDate: Wednesday 12 August 2026

ClosingDate: Wednesday 26 August 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: 2174

Reporting to the Director – Foundation – Curriculum & Support, as Head of School for Foundation for Harrow Collegeyou will provide strategic and operational leadership for learners with mild to complex needs, ensuring inclusive, high-quality provision and outstanding learner outcomes. You will lead and inspire a team of curriculum and support staff across both full-time and part-time programmes, driving excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment across all levels of need.

You will be responsible for curriculum planning, development, and quality assurance, including managing qualification changes and aligning programmes with local skills priorities, national SEND reforms, and the Preparing for Adulthood framework. Working collaboratively across departments and with external partners, you will strengthen transition links with various stakeholders, ensuring smooth progression pathways for learners with high needs.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic FE leader with proven management experience who can demonstrate:

• Degree or equivalent and a full teaching qualification (minimum of Level 5) recognised by the FE sector
• Experience of providing inspirational leadership for High Needs teams within the Further Education sector, resulting in enhanced teaching, learning and assessment practices and growth
• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing SEND teaching, learning and assessment in accordance with quality assurance frameworks within Further Education
• Experience of developing innovative approaches and curriculum management within Further Education to meet changing trends and industry requirements within SEND and High Need context
• A skilled practitioner in teaching and learning, and experience of implementing strategies to improve attendance and retention
• Knowledge and experience of quality improvement processes and its implementation

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a range of benefits for staff including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.