Education pathway leader – Permanent – Part TimeID: 318087Job Specialism: CollegeLocation: HamptonSalary: 22,639.80 (pro-rated pay)Closing Date: Wednesday, 29th July 2026
Could you inspire and mentor a team of dedicated teaching staff to change lives?
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose.
Sense College East is an independent specialist college for students with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, working from pre-entry level up to Level 1 across our 8 sites in Suffolk, Bedford, Norfolk, Peterborough, Luton, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Birmingham. We’re looking for an Education Pathway Leader to lead on SEND practice development across our curriculum pathways, giving specialist guidance to teaching teams and mentoring new and trainee tutors. You’ll complete a recognised qualification to deliver positive behaviour support training across the college, and take a lead on reviewing and developing our use of technology in the classroom.
This is a permanent role working 22.5 hours over 3 days a week, paying 22,639.80 per year (pro rata of 37,733 full-time equivalent). It’s a hybrid position based at our Hampton office in Peterborough, with regular travel to all 8 college sites, so you’ll need to be a driver with access to your own vehicle.
We are looking for someone who has:
- A relevant degree and a Level 5 or above teaching qualification
- At least 2 years’ experience working with students with a learning disability and sensory loss, plus relevant teaching experience in a specialist setting
- Experience managing and developing staff, including supervision and CPD
- A sound understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and the SEND Code of Practice
- Experience implementing positive behavioural support programmes
- A Certificate in BSL is desirable but not essential
This role will include:
- Providing professional specialist support and direction to the College Education team
- Mentoring and supporting new and trainee tutors, in person and online
- Monitoring curriculum effectiveness through observations and programme reviews
- Ensuring effective use of Individual Learning Plans, working with staff to set and track student targets
About Sense
Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That’s why we’re committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.
We know there’s always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we’re working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.
If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found hereOur commitment as an employer | Sense Careers
Our Values
Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers:
- Were creating change
- Were always learning
- Were better together
To apply:
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Precise Location: Ground Floor, 50 Forder Way, Cygnet Park, Hampton, , PE7 8JB, United Kingdom…