Location
Sutton, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£55,490 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to join our leadership team as Deputy Head of College for Work Based Learning (WBL). In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in shaping and driving the College’s strategic vision for employment pathways. Working closely with the Director of Work Based Learning, you will have a peripatetic presence across our college regions, ensuring consistent excellence in delivery and alignment with our mission. As Deputy Head, you will provide vital leadership and operational support, deputising for the Director when required and contributing to the continued growth and success of our work-based learning provision.

Key responsibilities include managing a high-quality educational environment for students on work based learning programmes, including functional skills, and supporting learners with barriers such as special educational needs and disabilities including Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. You will ensure the college sustains its outstanding Ofsted rating and that all centres meet their statutory duties as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice. Safeguarding of young adults is a core responsibility.

You will keep abreast of developments within education and the special needs sector at local, national, and international levels, particularly relating to employment and careers development. Representing the College on local authority, commissioning groups, and other stakeholder forums such as supported internship steering groups and SEND employment forums will also be part of your role. Additionally, you will be responsible for the management of all qualifications for students across the college and lead on the management and control of risks.

Qualifications
- Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent
- QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Experience
- Proven ability to lead and model exemplary teaching practice and develop high quality coaching and training across centres
- Outstanding teacher with a proven ability to demonstrate and lead outstanding classroom practice and innovative curriculum development and implementation
- Successful experience as a manager in one or more settings, especially specialist SEND settings
- Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current statutory and compliance matters, regional and local landscapes, policy, and legislation with the ability to interpret and advise effectively

About You
- Ability to communicate a clear vision, ethos, and strategy to a range of audiences and stakeholders, including external to the Centre and College
- Dynamic, forward-thinking, and committed to maintaining the College’s outstanding standards and continuous improvement
- Passionate about supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities and promoting employment pathways

Rewards & Benefits
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Engagement with internal professional networks
- Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured employee assistance programme
- Commitment to wellbeing supported by occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
- Generous annual leave and flexible working schemes in addition to bank and public holidays and Christmas closure period
- Enrollment in the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) with life cover and financial protection for your family
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Employee referral scheme
- Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
- Home electronics scheme