Interim Head of ALS
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £350 to £425 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, E17 4JB |
| Company: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -012026-221386_1769770523 |
Summary
Job Role: Interim Head of ALS
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary (Fully on-site)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: London
Salary: Negotiable Daily Rate (£350-£425)
We're working with a fantastic London-based college who are on the lookout for their next Interim Head of ALS to lead and manage Additional Learning Support (ALS) and High Needs provision.
Our next Interim Head of ALS will have overall responsibility for High Needs students, associated funding and compliance, and the quality and effectiveness of all additional learning support. You will lead a team of ALS Managers and specialist staff to ensure students receive timely, high-quality support that enables them to thrive.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and coordinating ALS provision to deliver an innovative, high-quality service
- Overseeing all High Needs processes, funding, claims and documentation
- Leading, motivating and developing a multidisciplinary support team
- Ensuring strong performance across recruitment, retention, attendance and achievement
- Managing budgets and producing accurate financial and performance reports
- Working closely with Local Authorities, parents/carers and external agencies
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience managing additional learning support, ideally in Further Education
- Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and High Needs funding
- Experience leading teams and managing budgets effectively
- Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
- A clear commitment to student-centred practice and continuous improvement
If you're ready to take your next step in your management journey, please contact Morgan Hunt's Leadership & Management team for further details.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.