Head of SEND and Inclusion

Burnley College are looking for an experienced Head of SEND and Inclusion to lead our inclusive strategy and Additional Learning Support (ALS) provision. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on ensuring that all learners-including those with SEND, high needs, and other barriers-can access high-quality teaching, achieve ambitious outcomes, and progress to positive destinations.

You will champion a culture of inclusion across the College, ensuring full compliance with statutory frameworks including the SEND Code of Practice, Equality Act 2010, and safeguarding requirements.

The successful candidate will ideally have a Degree-level qualification: NASENCO or equivalent; safeguarding training. As well as experience of leading inclusion/SEND/ALS in FE; managing High Needs Funding; oversight of exam access arrangements.

Burnley College Sixth Form provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter below.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail hr.recruitment@burnley.ac.uk

https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

The closing date for this post is 4.30pm, Friday 8 May 2026

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

The successful candidate will ideally have a Degree-level qualification: NASENCO or equivalent; safeguarding training. As well as experience of leading inclusion/SEND/ALS in FE; managing High Needs Funding; oversight of exam access arrangements.

Burnley College Sixth Form provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter below.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.