Deputy Further Education ManagerBristol City

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, as Deputy Further Education Manager (Inclusion Lead).

Salary: £32,799 - £35,791 (Successful applicant will start at bottom of the scale)

• Do you have experience of improving outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students, including those with SEND, by removing barriers to learning?
• Do you have experience of using quality assurance and data to monitor provision and improve student outcomes?
• Do you have experience of managing and developing staff?
• Are you organised, proactive and eager to work in a dynamic charity environment?

If so, we would like to talk to you…

The Robins Foundation education provision comprises post-16 education, degree-level programmes, Alternative Learning Provision (ALP), and NEET reduction programmes, supporting learners across a range of educational pathways and needs.

We are seeking a full-time member of staff to work closely with our Further Education Manager, who leads a post-16 department of approximately 200 students. The department delivers BTEC qualifications from Level 1 to Level 3, in collaboration with partner schools, supporting students with a range of abilities, needs, and barriers to learning. The role has a strong focus on inclusion and improving learner engagement and outcomes, alongside line management responsibilities.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• ·        Act as deputy to the Further Education (FE) Manager, with a focus on leading and overseeing inclusion across the provision.
• ·        Work collaboratively with partner school SENCOs on all aspects of SEND support relating to the Robins Foundation provision.
• ·        Lead the SEND provision, including EHCP consultations, annual reviews, exam access arrangements, SEND profiles and policies etc, ensuring statutory compliance and effective support for students.
• ·        Quality assure SEND provision, ensuring appropriate support is in place and monitoring impact on student progress and engagement, using data to inform improvement.
• ·        Oversee support for disadvantaged and vulnerable students, ensuring barriers to learning and engagement are identified and addressed.
• ·        Support the FE Manager in enhancing curriculum inclusivity across the provision.
• ·        Oversee Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs), ensuring appropriate plans are in place and staff are aware of and able to meet student health needs.
• ·        Manage and oversee maths and English retake provision, including exam entries.
• ·        Line manage teaching assistants, retake teachers and designated sports lecturers.
• ·        Take responsibility for the FE provision in the temporary absence of the FE Manager.
• ·        Support the FE manager with staff development, training and feedback.
• ·        Support the management of student behaviour and attendance issues, as required.
• ·        Provide occasional classroom cover where required, subject to appropriate qualifications and experience.
• ·        Provide occasional advice, support and training to other foundation programmes (e.g. ALP) where required and appropriate.

You will have:

• SENCO qualified or willing to work towards.
• Teaching qualification and QTS/QTLS .
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, guidance, and best practice, including EHCP processes and statutory responsibilities.
• Previous experience of working with students with SEND and EHCPs.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching, learning and curriculum design.
• An understanding of how to reduce barriers to learning for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
• Experience of monitoring student progress, engagement, and attendance, using data to inform interventions.
• Previous experience of line managing and developing staff.
• An ability to communicate and work effectively with key stakeholders.
• An ability to support with behaviour management.
• Understanding of safeguarding and its impact on learning and inclusion.
• An ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritise workload.

Benefits

We will give you

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years employment and 30 days after 5 years  (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days )
• Opportunity to purchase 5 extra days holiday per year
• A flexible working environment.
• 5 paid volunteering days per year
• Generous continuous personal development budget.
• 2 x BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death In Service Benefit
• Employee Assist programme
• The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey