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Supported Learning Manager

New City College Havering - Ardleigh Green Campus

Havering

  • £45,900 - £52,669 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
£45,900 - £52,669 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 September 2025
Apply by:
10 August 2025

Job overview

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supported Learning Manager to manage the delivery of high-quality support for learners with additional needs. Working under the Senior Curriculum Manager for Supported Learning, you will play a key role in shaping inclusive learning environments, managing a team of support staff, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure every learner receives the support they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Line manage support staff and oversee operational delivery within the Supported Learning team.
  • Work closely with SCMs to design and implement tailored support for learners, including those with EHCPs and High Needs.
  • Lead on performance development, observations, and budget control.
  • Chair annual reviews, MAP meetings, and liaise with external agencies, families, and local authorities.
  • Ensure support plans are up to date and that learners’ progress is effectively monitored.
  • Support recruitment, training, and development of staff, including PBS training.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to funding and quality assurance processes.
  • Stay informed on sector best practice and funding regulations.

Who You Are:

You are a confident and compassionate leader with a strong background in supporting learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. You hold a recognised qualification in Learning Disabilities or Challenging Behaviour (Level 3 or above), and have experience in line management, EHCP processes, and delivering staff training. Your excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills enable you to build effective relationships and lead a team with clarity and purpose. You are committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding, and continuous improvement in education.

What We Offer:

  • Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
  • On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
  • Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
  • Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
  • Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
  • Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

About New City College:

Come and work at an Outstanding college! New City College has been graded? Outstanding by Ofsted, which is testament to the dedication of all our staff to drive consistency in quality and standards, leading to strong student outcomes. With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, plus two specialist language schools, we are a sector leader in further education.

Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students and communities. We boast industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strong partnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills and technology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education or employment, and employers trust us for staff training and development.

Following the merger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK’s most influential FE providers, offering A Levels and vocational qualifications for school leavers, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, around 20,000 students and 2,000 staff, we are a major force in the sector.

At New City College we are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we look ahead, we remain committed to investing in our people and resources to provide an excellent, supportive learning environment that meets the needs of both students and employers.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

 

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About New City College Havering - Ardleigh Green Campus

+44 330 135 9000

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Havering College of Further and Higher Education College and Havering Sixth Form College are now part of the New City College Group. 

Havering Colleges’ Ardleigh Green campus is found at the junction of Ardleigh Green Road with Nelmes Way in Hornchurch. It is easily accessible by public transport and has a large car park on site.– the 256 and 294 buses stop directly outside the gates or Gidea Park and Emerson Park Stations are about a 20-minute walk. Ardleigh Green has a large car park for staff, students and visitors. 

It is the largest of the Havering campuses and houses students studying an exceptionally wide range of courses from Entry Level to Postgraduate degrees.  We have approximately 2,200 young people aged 16-19.  We also have a very small group of pre-16 students and approximately 1,200 adults enrolled here. 

Students at Ardleigh Green often progress to higher levels of study, sometimes with us, sometimes with other providers. The vast majority of our students progress to high quality positive destinations, including university, higher level apprenticeships and employment. 

  

About us

We are east London’s largest college with 20,000 students and the second largest in all of London. We have campuses in each of our three boroughs ensuring that our shared communities continue to have access to the largest choice of courses and training that will best prepare them for accessing the increasing career opportunities in this fast developing part of London.

Quality

Each of the college making up New City College is recognised as being a good college by Ofsted, for the quality of education provision and wide progression opportunities for students.

Courses

100+ courses to choose from and our highly experienced teachers will ensure that the course you select is right for your skills and goals.

Connections

We have strong business links with a number of leading companies in Canary Wharf and the City of London.

What we offer

We provide education and training to young people aged from 14-18 years and to adult learners. This includes a large offering of 100+ courses at A-Levels to vocational in a range of subjects including business, IT, performing arts, graphic design, games design, social sciences, maths and science, health and social care, trade skills and catering, as well as pre-university entry courses such as Access to Higher Education and Higher National Certificates.  

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

New City College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Work for us

You will be joining a college that has undergone an exciting period of expansion, resulting in increased learning and progression opportunities for the communities of east London and south Essex.

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £110m, 30,000 students and 2000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country. 

Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.

East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.  

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