Deputy Head of Studies

Overview

The successful candidate will work closely with one of our Heads of Studies, whilst also collaborating with the wider pastoral team of Heads and Deputy Heads of Studies. You will support the effective leadership and coordination of systems and processes that monitor academic progress and ensure high quality pastoral support for all students. You will also assist the Heads of Studies in the management and support of Personal Progress Mentors ensuring that students receive timely, appropriate and effective guidance throughout their time at the College.

In addition, you will be a key point of contact for student management issues during the college day, working closely with the other Deputy Heads of Studies to maintain a positive and supportive learning environment. For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.

We are seeking to appoint a well qualified, self motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Head of Studies (DHOS) to join our pastoral leadership team building on previous work in supporting students  learning experiences, progress and development.

We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life.

The College operates across two campuses on University Road and Regent Road which are a 12 minute walk / 5 minute drive apart. While the post will be primarily based at one site, the role will involve cross college collaboration and therefore regular movement between sites.

This is a full-time term-time, permanent post commencing as soon as possible. The salary will be on the Sixth Form Colleges  Support Staff pay scale 19 - 22 which ranges from £36,564 to £39,957 per annum pro-rata. The actual starting salary for this post is £31,738 but may be negotiated based on experience. We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:

• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• Pension - Automatic enrolment into the Teachers  Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), one of the most competitive on the market with an employer contribution of above 20% in most cases
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On-site parking

• Work closely with Heads of Studies and the pastoral team to lead and coordinate systems and processes that monitor academic progress and provide high quality pastoral support for all students.

• Assist the Heads of Studies in the management and support of Personal Progress Mentors to ensure students receive timely, appropriate and effective guidance throughout their time at the College.

• Be a key point of contact for student management issues during the college day, collaborating with Deputy Heads of Studies to maintain a positive learning environment.

• Contribute to cross-college collaboration and movement between campuses as required.

• Well qualified, self-motivated and enthusiastic; experience in supporting students  learning experiences, progress and development is desirable.