Head of NEET Prevention & Youth Engagement

Weston College; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston College in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an experienced Head of NEET Prevention and Engagement to lead a nationally important programme. The role is full-time (37 hours per week) with on-site interview processes at a Weston-super-Mare campus.

You will be accountable for designing, delivering and improving NEET prevention strategies, coordinating staff and resources, and using data to shape provision and partnerships that re-engage disengaged learners.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Teaching Qualification is required.
• A relevant leadership, management, youth work, careers, SEND or education qualification.
• Demonstrated leadership and management within education, training, youth engagement or a related service.
• Experience of designing and improving programmes for young people who face barriers to participation or are at risk of becoming NEET.

Responsibilities

• Lead a responsive, ambitious and inclusive NEET Prevention and Engagement provision that combines high expectations with high support.
• Ensure programmes are well designed, effectively delivered and focused on re-engagement, personal development, attendance, achievement, progression and sustained destinations.
• Be accountable for the quality, performance, staffing, resources and continuous improvement of the provision.
• Use evidence, learner information and partnership intelligence to shape the offer, respond to emerging local need and strengthen the College's collective approach to preventing young people from becoming NEET.

Skills

Leadership

Programme design

Youth engagement

Partnership intelligence

Education

Level 4 Teaching Qualification

Leadership/management qualification (education/youth services)

Job description

Weston College in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an experienced Head of NEET Prevention and Engagement to lead a nationally important programme. The role is full-time (37 hours per week) with on-site interview processes at a Weston-super-Mare campus.

You will be accountable for designing, delivering and improving NEET prevention strategies, coordinating staff and resources, and using data to shape provision and partnerships that re-engage disengaged learners.