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Group Director of Inclusion - Full-time - Special Needs Position

East Kent College Group

  • Ref:KCC-F105-16-T
  • Posted:22/07/2026
  • Pay:£75,274
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:19/08/2026 at 23:45
  • Interviews:10 September 2026

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About The Role

Join Us in Creating a Truly Inclusive Learning Community
 
We are seeking an exceptional and passionate Group Director of Inclusion to champion a culture where every learner feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. This is a rare opportunity to lead inclusion across a dynamic college group, driving strategic initiatives that remove barriers, promote equity and ensure outstanding outcomes for all students.
 
As the Group Director of Inclusion you will act as EKC Groups key link with the local authority to ensure the group meets its SEND statutory requirements, and leads on the transition and education strategy for those students particularly with barriers to learning. 
 
Working alongside the Assistant CEO you will work closely to lead on the curriculum strategy and work to establish clear procedures for those with barriers to learning. You will also have line management responsibility for four- eight SEND specialist staff within the group. As this is a group position the base site is flexible demanding on your home location. However, travel to all sites on occasion is necessary for the role.
 
If you are an inspiring leader with a deep commitment to inclusion, belonging and student success, we would love to hear from you.
 
Key Details: 

Salary: £75,274 per annum

Hours per week: 37

Contract: Permanent
 
Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus highly on our employees!
Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

⦁ Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern
⦁ Flexible Personal Leave
⦁ Exclusive Discounts & Perks
⦁ Wellbeing and Health Support
⦁ Competitive Pension Scheme

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About You

As the Group Director of Inclusion you will be an inspiring, strategic and values-driven leader who is passionate about creating inclusive environments where every learner can thrive. To be successful in this role:
 
  • Ensuring inclusion remains at the heart of everything we do.
  • Have the ability to represent the college effectively with the local authority
  • Excellent change management skills with the ability to influence and lead culture change
  • Impeccable communication, organisation and presentation skills 
  • A minimum of three years working in a learning and support environment
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent with qualified teacher status 
  • Senior experience of dealing with challenging safeguarding issues
 
 
Interested in this opportunity?
 

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our application form which will ask you to complete a statement. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date. 

If you are have any queries, please email us on jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk

Information about the federation

East Kent Colleges Group is a family of six community-based Colleges, nine Training Centres, three nurseries and various business units across East Kent. We’re one of the largest further education providers in the South East, with more than 1,600 staff delivering education to 15,000 students. Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.

At the heart of everything we do is community, which is critical for us as one of the largest employers in East Kent. As an education provider, we are committed to ensuring the very best for students who choose to study with us, as well as providing opportunities for those who need them most.

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  • Address:Broadstairs College ,
    Ramsgate Road,
    Broadstairs,
    Kent,
    CT101PN
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.