Inclusive Quality & Curriculum Lead
 
Location: 4 days a week from home and 1 working onsite in Shoreham-by-Sea
 
Salary: From £37,000 + quarterly tax-free bonus

About the Organisation
This role sits within a well-established national apprenticeship provider with around 600 colleagues and nearly three decades of sector experience. The organisation is employee-owned through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), meaning all staff benefit from tax-free profit-share bonuses when targets are met.
The provider delivers high-quality apprenticeships across multiple professional sectors and is strongly values-driven, with a focus on impact, collaboration, and investing in people.
 
Role Purpose
You will lead the organisation’s inclusive learning strategy, ensuring apprentices, particularly those with SEND or facing barriers – receive accessible, equitable, and high-impact training. Working across curriculum, quality, delivery, and employer networks, you will help shape an inclusive learning environment that improves progression, achievement, and long-term outcomes.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead on inclusive learning and curriculum strategy, aligned to Ofsted and ESFA expectations
• Evaluate and coach staff to embed inclusive teaching and effective support practice
• Work with curriculum teams to ensure accessibility is designed into all programmes
• Oversee reasonable adjustments, support planning, Access to Work processes, and inclusion reporting
• Deliver training and resources that strengthen inclusive practice organisation-wide
• Monitor inclusion KPIs and EDIMs, reporting on impact and learner outcomes
• Provide guidance on employer responsibilities under the Equality Act
• Support high-needs funding processes (ILR/EAS)
• Line-manage a small team (SEND Coordinator + 2 Coordinators)

What You’ll Bring

• Level 5+ teaching qualification (DTLLS, CertEd, PGCE or equivalent)
• Experience in SEND strategy, curriculum design, and quality improvement
• Strong knowledge of ESFA funding requirements and ILR compliance
• Background supporting post-16 learners and/or apprentices
• Understanding of awarding-body requirements and equality legislation
• Willingness to travel for observation and employer visits

Benefits

• Quarterly tax-free bonuses linked to performance (as part of the EOT structure)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Funded CPD and qualifications
• Health cash plan, dental cover, EAP, virtual GP
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance