Deputy Head of Department for Learning Support and EHCP Lead

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About the role

As a member of the college's Learning Support Team, the Deputy head of LS and EHCP Lead will work alongside teaching staff, parents/carers and students. The underpinning value of the work is to ensure that every student achieves their potential through the provision of targeted support and intervention. Under the direction of the Head of Learning Support will contribute to all aspects of student's wellbeing and achievement.

In accordance to the College's mission and core values, the primary focus will be ensuring that every student achieves their learning potential. This will be achieved by managing their progression which will include an oversight of assessment, monitoring and target setting of individual students/groups.

For an informal discussion about the role, the qualifications needed, or your suitability, please call Marc Balistrari on 01305 215000, option 1 extension 2804 during normal working hours.

Benefits: In addition to working on the beautiful 17th Century Estate, you will benefit from the following:

Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
On-site Accommodation
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site car parking
A range of on-site catering facilities
Optional health cash plan
Free use of the on-site gym
Career development opportunities
Reduced on-site horse livery rate - subject to suitability
Strong College Values - Inspire, Challenge and Care
The college doesn't hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system

Status: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with flexibility to meet business needs.

Salary: £28,983 - £31,676 per annum which is scale Point 27 - 30 on the Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College Academic Salary Scales depending on experience.

To Apply: Please visit the KMC website for a College Application Form and a full Job Description.

Applicants for this post must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.

We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies: any submissions without prior authorisation from the HR Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Please return the completed Application Form by email to [email protected] or by post to: HR Department, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 16 October 2024 at 9am

Proposed Interview Date: Friday 25 October 2024

We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Further Information

Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College's Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.

For further details on application forms, the recruitment process or to read our GDPR Candidate Privacy Notice, please visit: https://www.kmc.ac.uk/college/quick-links/work-for-us/

Following receipt of completed application forms, if you have not heard from the College within 2 weeks of the closing date regrettably you will not have been short listed on this occasion. All short-listed applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date or no later than 3 days prior to the interview date (where an interview date is specified).

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