Head of Additional Learning Support
Oldham College
Lancashire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £39,798 – £43,492 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 August 2018
Job overview
Come join Oldham College on its journey to becoming a “Great Place to Learn and Work” and be part of our exciting Additional Learning Support Department
We are looking for a Head of ALS.
Head of Additional Learning Support (Salary from £39,798 – £43,492 per annum)
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Oldham College on its journey to becoming “A Great Place to Learn and Work “. We are a local college with a reputation for dynamism and success and the provision of high level education and training at its heart.
We embrace and encourage all those who are driven to better themselves, achieve their goals and reach new heights. Excellent resources combined with exceptional tutors and student support means that whatever your ambition, we can help you to achieve it.
The college is widely-regarded as one of the most improved colleges, based on students’ feedback, qualification achievement results (QAR) and reputation. Each year approximately 2750 young people choose to continue their studies with us either as a full-time student or as an apprentice, a further 600 choose to undertake a university-level qualification with us and around 1000 adult students. Overall we have around 5,500 full-time students in the College and 600 at our higher education site, University Campus Oldham (UCO).
JOINING OUR JOURNEY
When you join our college, our colleagues have access to numerous benefits and facilities: •
· Generous Pension Scheme
· Occupational Health Service
· Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
· Staff Development days/week (Jan, July, Aug)
· Free confidential counselling service
· Staff recognition awards
· Free car parking
· On-site Day Nursery
· On-site hair and beauty salon and The Grange Theatre
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will co-ordinate a team of Learning Support Workers and work with external agencies to provide a high quality and responsive service. You will have strong organisational skills, a multi-disciplinary approach and a good working knowledge of the Equality Act and SEND Reforms.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience of providing strong leadership and management of inclusive learning support at a College level. You will also have a strong track record of delivering highly effective student and pastoral support and of developing enrichment and wider skills programmes. An innovative approach, together with the ability to inspire and lead staff and students, is also of key importance.
To apply for this vacancy please email an up to date CV and covering letter to recruitment@oldham.ac.uk before the closing date of 3rd August 2018, midday.
Interviews will take place on the 8th & 9th August 2018
This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to send your application as early as possible.
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About Oldham College
- Oldham College
- Rochdale Road, Oldham
- Lancashire
- OL9 6AA
- United Kingdom
Oldham College was established in 1893 following a donation from the Platt family who were famously manufacturers of textile machinery. Their generosity led to the institution of the school for art and science in Oldham Town Centre.
Today we offer an extensive range of qualifications in a variety of curriculum areas including Digital & Creative, Performing Arts & Media, Financial & Professional Services, Sport, Travel & Uniformed Public Services, Construction & the Built Environment, Caring Professions and Retail & Commercial.
Alongside the Further Education base, we also provide the University Campus Oldham providing Higher Education to Post-Graduate level across a wide range of subjects.
We work closely with employers to provide relevant, high-level skills development and, ultimately highly employable students. Over recent years, we have invested over £22million in our campus and facilities. We are delighted to have three new buildings with state of the art facilities for students to use and enjoy. Each year we are happy to welcome almost 10,000 students across our full and part-time courses.
Values and Vision Oldham College believes in the value of ambition, courage, responsiveness, integrity, and inclusion. These values provide a solid foundation for students and for staff to develop the knowledge and skill sets to move forward successfully.
The College in Oldham offers exceptional traineeships and apprenticeships allowing students to gain vital work experience in the areas of the digital arena, construction and the built environment, retail and commercial industry, sport, travel and public services as well as the performing arts and media.
We offer excellent training and development opportunities for colleagues including our newly developed Teaching for Distinction programme for teaching staff.
Principal & Chief Executive
Simon Jordan
Ofsted
Leaders, governors and managers work well with employers and other partners to inform and develop the curriculum, which is responsive to local needs and skills priorities. Learners’ behaviour is good; they build positive relationships with their teachers and peers in an environment or mutual respect and tolerance.
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