Study Support Caseworker
Peter Symonds College
Hampshire
- £22,686 - £24,993 per year
- New
- Salary:
- £26,818 – £29,544 per annum FTE - Actual salary: £22,686 - £24,993 per annum (37 hours)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 25th August 2026
- Apply by:
- 8 June 2026
Job overview
We are welcoming applications for a Study Support Caseworker to join the college in August. We are accepting applications for both full-time and part-time positions.
The details for this post are as follows:
Reference (please quote):
73/26
Salary:
£26,818 – £29,544 per annum FTE Actual salary: £22,686 - £24,993 per annum 37 hours
Hours:
Full or Part time
Contract:
Permanent
Start Date:
25th August 2026
Interview Date:
15th June 2026
Closing Date:
Monday 8 June 2026 08:00
Information About The Post
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which is rated by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.
The successful candidate will work alongside four other caseworkers to provide ongoing support to students who may have highly complex needs. Duties include: casework; transition planning; exam access arrangements assessments; risk assessments and liaising with other professionals.
Study Support Caseworkers work 39 weeks a year which is term time plus a week. The hours are 8:30 – 16:45 per day with a 50 minute lunch. We will be accepting applications for full-time and part-time positions. The part time role will be for a minimum of two days per week, with three and four day arrangements potentially available depending on the field of applicants. Please specify your preferred working pattern in your application.
Experience of working with students with a diverse range of needs, particularly in respect of social, emotional and mental health needs is essential. Prior experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams, safe management and support for young people presenting in crisis and working in an education setting is desirable but not essential.
Most important is empathy and rapport with young people and a genuine desire to help them reach their potential.
Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, ‘5 days of Christmas’ treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.
We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.
How To Apply
Please download and complete the application forms on our website (two parts). Once complete, please email it to jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.
If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on 01962 857557.
Attached documents
About Peter Symonds College
Peter Symonds College is a sixth form provider in Winchester, Hampshire with approximately 4,000 students aged 16-19, the majority of whom are studying A level. There is also a thriving adult provision with around 3,000 enrolments each year, ranging from leisure to HE and including teacher training. The College has two co-educational boarding houses accommodating over 70 students, including those from the Falklands Islands overseas territory.
The town of Winchester has a population of 45,000, and is known for its landmark cathedral and for an exceptional range of cultural activities. It is frequently cited in surveys as one of the best places to live in the UK. The College is a five minute walk from Winchester rail station.
Principal
Sara Russell
Values and vision
'Counting in Ones' is our motto and is the key principle which guides everything we do. Value added is good and the large majority of our students progress to higher education, many to Russell Group universities. A large number of our students each year, usually around fifty, are able to secure places at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Pastoral support is well resourced and students also benefit from an unusual range of music, sporting and other enrichment opportunities.
Ofsted
Peter Symonds College is celebrating 20 years as an Ofsted Outstanding provider, following a recent inspection which assessed the College as Outstanding in every area of its work. The prestigious accolade follows a rigorous four-day review, which saw inspectors engaging with students, parents, staff, stakeholders, governors and the College’s leadership team.
The inspectors found that “students enjoy learning in an environment where they are encouraged to excel” and they were “part of a deeply inclusive environment that celebrates and respects diversity”. The College was commended for an “outstanding quality of education”, a “culture that drives exceptional outcomes for all students”, and “exceptionally well-coordinated support”.
Principal Sara Russell said: “Symonds is a special place. I am thrilled that Ofsted's latest report captures the whole spectrum of things that make Symonds exceptional. I am incredibly proud of this College and the unparalleled experience it offers students, and I am so pleased to see this work recognised by Ofsted.
“The report reflects the collective effort and dedication of the entire Symonds community. It rightly celebrates the warm, diverse and supportive environment here which allows our students to thrive and pursue their ambitions.”
Highlights from the Ofsted report include:
- “Students achieve in excess of the progress that would be expected.”
- “Students appreciate the diverse range of high-quality enrichment opportunities, including career related events, music ensembles and sporting activities.”
- “Teachers structure lessons skillfully, enabling students to deepen their understanding and retain knowledge effectively, which supports them to make exceptional progress in their studies.”
- “Teachers plan highly inspiring and interactive lessons that encourage students to explore challenging concepts and develop the resilience and confidence needed to succeed in their studies.”
- “All students, including those with SEND and high needs, thrive academically and make substantial progress from their starting points.”
Inspectors also praised the College’s drive to prepare students for their future lives by nurturing “employability skills such as research, time management and resilience”. The report highlighted that students were given opportunities to attend, participate and lead “subject-specific enrichment experiences, workshops and extracurricular events”.
Sara Russell added: “'Peter Symonds College is proud to share the progress we have made since our last inspection, building on our strengths with a heightened commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe in fostering an environment where our entire college community can thrive. Alongside this, we have made significant investments in our campus and student resources. A highlight is the construction of our state-of-the-art music facility which is set to offer students access to the finest musical resources in the region.
“Our unwavering dedication to continuous improvement reflects our ongoing mission to provide the highest quality education experience. We work incredibly hard to develop and maintain a remarkable offer for our students, and to provide a balanced, well-rounded education where they can be happy and successful. It is great to see this recognised by the inspectors.”
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/40/130708
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