Overview
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role: We are in search of a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and manage the learner support service. The successful candidate will work in partnership to provide day to day leadership of the SpLD assessment and tutoring teams, support coordinators, and the learning resources team to enhance the learning experience for students with diverse needs across campuses in the south of our region.
Responsibilities
* Leadership and Strategy: Implement a comprehensive strategy for additional learning support aligned with the college's mission and values.
* Team Management: Lead and manage a high-performing team, providing guidance and professional development opportunities to maintain a high standard of service.
* Policy Development: Contribute to the development and review of policies related to additional learning support, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with academic and support services teams to promote an inclusive learning environment. Build and maintain strong partnerships with external organisations.
* Resource Allocation: Effectively manage resources, including budgets and staffing, to optimize support services for students with diverse learning needs.
* Training and Development: Oversee the design and delivery of training programs for staff to enhance their awareness and skills in supporting students with additional learning needs.
* Data Analysis: Utilize data and feedback mechanisms to assess the impact of support services, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes as needed.
You should possess clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders in line with our values. An independent thinker, you should be adept at managing teams, driving process development, and fostering a culture of coaching and ongoing development.
About the College
London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.
Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.
As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth. The Group has also recently launched a charity the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of programmes and initiatives. With a combined turnover of c£100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation and really make a difference to people’s lives.
Benefits
* Our benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering.
* Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest).
* Other benefits include:
o Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
o Free onsite parking
o Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
o Annual season ticket loan
o Access to the 'Discounts for Teachers' portal
o Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
o Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments.
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