Deputy Head of Study Support: 10/27

Peter Symonds College; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter Symonds College in Winchester is recruiting a Deputy to join the Study Support team for a term-time role. The post supports the Head of Study Support and helps set strategic SEND priorities while ensuring smooth departmental operations and strong partnerships with parents and external professionals.

The Deputy will line-manage Learning Support Assistants and EHCP Caseworkers, handling a caseload of SEND students to enable personalised learning and success.

Qualifications

• Role requires leadership in Study Support and ability to work with SEND students.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Study Support in setting strategic priorities for SEND provision.
• Ensure smooth departmental operations.
• Line-manage Learning Support Assistants and EHCP Caseworkers.
• Build strong partnerships with external professionals, parents and teachers.
• Manage a caseload of students with SEND.

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy to join our Study Support team in a term time role.

The details for this post are as follows:

Reference (please quote):

10/27

Hours:

37 hours per week - 41 weeks per year

Contract:

Permanent

Start Date:

TBC

Interview Date:

4th November

Closing Date:

Monday 19 October 202608:00

Information About The Post

Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester, which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College, and we are renowned for our welcoming community, academic excellence and commitment to providing every learner with the tools to succeed. Guided by our motto, “Counting in ones,” we recognise and celebrate the individuality of every student, ensuring they receive personalised support to reach their full potential.

The Study Support Department provides specialist help to students who attend the College, to enable them to access learning throughout their time here. The department is able to offer support for students with specific learning differences, physical and sensory impairments, medical conditions and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties.Support is bespoke and based on individual needs but may take the form of specialist teaching, in-class support, individual sessions, equipment loans and/or personalised exam access arrangements.

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy to join the team, who will be assisting the Head of Study Support in setting strategic priorities for SEND provision, ensuring smooth departmental operations and sharing best practice across the team and wider College. The successful candidate will be expected to build strong partnerships with external professionals, parents and teachers and to line-manage Learning Support Assistants and EHCP Caseworkers alongside managing a caseload of students with SEND.

Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, On-site staff Well Being sessions with the Lead College Counsellor , staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, ‘5 days of Christmas’ treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.