About the College

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

About the Candidate

You lead with clarity and purpose. You build trust through open communication and follow through on your commitments. You support colleagues to speak up, share ideas, and improve practice in a way that reflects Courage and Authenticity.

You treat every student as an individual. You listen, value difference, and create space for others to contribute. You promote Respect by working closely with curriculum teams, parents, carers, and external partners to secure the right support for each learner.

You aim high. You challenge yourself and others to improve outcomes for students with SEND. You use evidence to review impact, adjust plans, and drive Excellence across inclusive practice.

How will this person be a Changemaker?

You will raise expectations for students with additional needs and ensure support leads to independence, achievement, and progression. You will strengthen links between Inclusive Learning and curriculum areas, improve the quality of EHCP reviews, and use data to show the impact of support on retention and success. Your leadership will shape a consistent, high standard of inclusive practice across the college.

About the Role

As Inclusive Practice Coordinator, you will lead a team of Learning Mentors to deliver high quality, person centred support for students with learning difficulties, disabilities, and high needs. You will support EHCP reviews, and the effective deployment of staff to meet identified needs.

This is a permanent full time role based at Sunderland College. You will work closely with the Head of Inclusive Practice to strengthen inclusive systems and processes across the campus.

This role offers the opportunity to lead service improvement, influence college wide practice, and develop staff through coaching and training. You will gain experience in high needs funding, statutory processes, and data systems such as Prosolution and Promonitor, while building leadership capability within a large further education setting.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and Education, Health and Care Plans.

• Experience of leading or coordinating support for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.

• Experience of EHCP review meetings and multi agency working.

• Ability to analyse data and produce clear reports on student progress and impact.

• Ability to plan effective support strategies and guide staff to implement them.

• Experience of exam access arrangements and high needs funding processes.

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)

• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)

• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)

• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.

• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.

• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• Free parking on most campuses.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.