Deputy Head of Department for Learning Support and EHCP Lead

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.

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.

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.