Deputy Student Support Manager

Uxbridge College; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution located in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Deputy Student Support Manager. This role involves supporting the Student Support Manager as a deputy safeguarding lead, providing crucial training and support to both staff and students. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational support settings and a profound commitment to student welfare, with a strong understanding of safeguarding processes and the ability to relate well to a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students in an educational support setting.
• Good knowledge and experience in handling safeguarding cases.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse range of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Student Support Manager as deputy safeguarding lead.
• Provide training and safeguarding support to staff and students.
• Assist in various areas of student support including well-being and mental health.

Skills

Experience in educational support settings

Strong communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Ability to relate to diverse individuals

Job description

Student Support is a key service area in the College offering non-academic support and advice to students. We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and student-centred Deputy Student Support Manager to join our dedicated team.

• Supporting the Student Support Manager and act as deputy safeguarding lead to ensure that young and vulnerable learners in the College are protected from harm.
• Providing training, safeguarding support and advice to staff and students.
• Assisting the Student Support Manager in the main areas of student support, including well-being and mental health support, financial support, disciplinaries, student voice activities and events and staff training. We are seeking to appoint an individual with a strong commitment to supporting students and the ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse range of people. You will have experience of working with students in an educational support setting, with good knowledge and experience of handling Safeguarding cases and student disciplinary issues.