Additional Learning Support (ALS) Manager - Duchy College, Stoke Climsland - Salary: £29,990.14* CC_40 - Hours per week: 37 - Weeks per year: 52 - Closing Date: 29 September 2024 - Interview Date: TBC - *Salary effective 1 October 2024
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We are seeking a strong, experienced leader to join our Additional Learning Support (ALS) team at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland. The role involves deploying and reviewing support for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), resulting in progression, retention and success, and attainment that is on par, or greater than, their Neuro-typical peers.
- The ALS team promote progression and aspirations for all learners with SEND, including learners with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Learner progress sits at the heart of all decisions, as part of putting the learner first.
- The purpose of this provision is to develop independent, confident and resilient learners who are well-prepared to engage with the wider community. We achieve this in line with our College Values, which the successful candidate will be expected to uphold:
- - Learner First
- Act with integrity
- Take ownership
- EDI Matters
- Think Sustainability
- To ensure that we provide appropriate levels of support, the successful person must have a sound understanding of learning support, including the busy nature of the Further Education schedule for support. They will need to be pragmatic, able to handle a busy caseload, and ultimately be able to take responsibility for the support decisions on site whilst leading an operational team to achieve this.
- The role will involve close relationships with parents; carers; and other stakeholders. Learning Support is a fast-paced environment, so the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, alongside a passion to remove barriers to learning, therefore meeting the needs of all stakeholders.
- The successful applicant will be based at Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, with some travel which is essential across The Cornwall College Group for: training; meetings; visits to external stakeholders as required.
- The appropriate candidate should demonstrate their abilities and experience linked to the responsibilities of the role within their application statement, and will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge of the role at interview.
- For further information, please contact our Recruitment Team -
[email protected] - We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff." We have generous annual leave schemes including a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles. We have flexible and supportive family friendly working practices with a range of contracts available, including term time only options. We have a range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses. We offer a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to our employees including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme. Most of our campus sites offer free parking to employees as well as discounted restaurants and salons.
- The Cornwall College Group is committed to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment. Education and Training providers have a crucial role in preserving and protecting the environment for future generations. As part of TCCG's mission, it seeks individuals who share our passion for sustainability and want to impact the world positively.
- Staff can contribute to sustainability initiatives, such as reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and implementing eco-friendly practices. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in sustainability programs and offer resources and support for their personal sustainability goals."
- No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
