Team Leader - Learner Support

Learning Support Team Leader

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £25,000 - £31,000

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic specialist to take on the leadership of a dedicated team of learning support professionals.

You will be responsible for ensuring that learners with learning difficulties and disabilities are appropriately assessed and that they receive effective support to enable them to succeed on their courses.

You will have proven experience in effectively assessing and reviewing students' needs and deploying support to best suit each student.

You will have experience in managing a learning support budget and liaising with local authorities.

You will have up to date knowledge of current legislation and codes of practice, including Education Health Care Plans.

You will possess a degree or relevant professional qualification, as well as at least level 2 in English and maths.

You must be committed to equality and diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and have a flexible attitude to work.

The closing date for applications is Monday 25th September 2017 with interviews will be held on Monday 2nd October 2017 if applying; please ensure you can make yourself available on this date - thank you.

We are only able to contact you if you are shortlisted for interview, and we will do this via e-mail so please ensure we have your accurate contact details when registering, including a contact telephone number.

All shortlisted applicants are required to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS check and medical clearance will be required for successful job candidates.

City College is committed to providing an environment where students, staff and all members of the College community can feel safe and secure.