• Under the direction of the Vice Principal, be accountable for the exceptional operation of student-facing services including enrolment, student support, high needs, Pathways provision, Progression Coaches, counselling services, Learning Resource Centres and other support functions.
• Shape and communicate a clear approach to inclusion across the College, identifying patterns, strengths and risks and translating these into robust action plans which improve student experience, achievement and consistency.
• Collaborate with College Management Group colleagues to ensure policies, procedures and processes are inclusive by design and reflect the lived experiences of students.
• Assume responsibility for the monitoring and evaluation of inclusion across the College, reporting to CLG on the performance of all learner groups, including those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable.
• Ensure all legal and statutory requirements for students with SEND are met, including responsibility for High Needs Funding, compliance, evidence requirements and funding claims.
• Ensure students receive high-quality support services including advice and guidance, interviews, initial assessment, tutorials and enrichment provision.
• Lead and promote best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of college life, including joint leadership of the EDIB Committee.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the college ensuring the safety and well-being of all students with reference to those under 18 years and vulnerable adults.
• To Chair weekly cross college safeguarding meetings and ensuring concerns are appropriately raised, acted upon and closed where relevant.
• Provide training for staff and Governors at key points throughout the year.
• Ensure the college is fully compliant with key safeguarding legislation and welfare policies, collaborating with external agencies where required.
• To undertake relevant safeguarding training as necessary to both lead and be an effective member of the College’s safeguarding team.

Leadership, Quality and Performance

• Ensure the accountability of managers within your area through the establishment, monitoring and review of relevant KPIs and performance measures.
• Contribute to the College Self-Assessment Report and Quality Improvement processes.
• Lead on the achievement of relevant aspects of the Strategic Plan through the development and delivery of local operational plans.
• Lead a culture of high standards, continuous improvement and accountability across all areas of responsibility.
• Provide highly effective leadership, performance management, support, challenge and inspiration to staff teams.
• Lead and support staff development activities that contribute to improved student outcomes and organisational performance.

Resource and Financial Management

• Be responsible for budget setting, monitoring and control across all areas of responsibility.
• Effectively manage human, physical and financial resources to enable the College to achieve its strategic objectives and performance targets.

General

• To contribute effectively to College Leadership Group and represent the College in key external networks.
• Represent the college externally on matters relating to your areas of responsibility.
• Participate in the College Performance Appraisal Development Programme, agree an action plan and undertake the required training in order to update skills and meet the requirements of the College and Departmental Strategic Plan and Service Standards.
• Undertake any other duties, appropriate to the grade of the post, as required from time to time.
• Comply with College Policies and Procedures and the Staff Code of Conduct.
• To take appropriate responsibility for PREVENT and safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and/or vulnerable adults.
• To uphold British Values, the college values and responsibilities regarding equality and diversity.
• To understand and adhere to college Health and Safety polices and guidelines ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and taking a responsibility for your own and other’s health and safety.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Minimum of level 3 Safeguarding Qualification
• Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
• Evidence of continuing commitment to self development relevant to the role
• Experience of successful senior leadership and management in a FE environment
• Experience of being a DSL or Deputy DSL within an education environment
• Experience of leading organisational change and service transformation across multiple departments.
• Experience of using student voice, learner feedback and performance data to drive service improvement and organisational change.
• Experience of developing and implementing college-wide strategies that improve student experience, achievement, progression and satisfaction.
• Experience of managing student-facing services and ensuring high standards of service excellence.