Deputy Further Education Manager in Bristol

We are seeking a full‑time member of staff to work closely with our Further Education Manager, who leads a post‑16 department of approximately 200 students. The department delivers BTEC qualifications from Level 1 to Level 3, in collaboration with partner schools, supporting students with a range of abilities, needs and barriers to learning. The role has a strong focus on inclusion and improving learner engagement and outcomes, alongside line‑management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Further Education Manager, leading and overseeing inclusion across the provision.
• Collaborate with partner school SENCOs on all aspects of SEND support relating to the provision.
• Lead the SEND provision, including EHCP consultations, annual reviews, exam access arrangements, SEND profiles and policies; ensure statutory compliance and effective support for students.
• Quality‑assure the SEND provision, monitoring impact on student progress and engagement, using data to inform improvement.
• Oversee support for disadvantaged and vulnerable students, identifying and addressing barriers to learning and engagement.
• Support the FE Manager in enhancing curriculum inclusivity across the provision.
• Oversee Individual Healthcare Plans, ensuring appropriate plans are in place and staff are aware of and able to meet student health needs.
• Manage and oversee maths and English retake provision, including exam entries.
• Line‑manage teaching assistants, retake teachers and designated sports lecturers.
• Take responsibility for the FE provision in the temporary absence of the FE Manager.
• Support the FE Manager with staff development, training and feedback.
• Support the management of student behaviour and attendance issues as required.
• Provide occasional classroom cover where required, subject to appropriate qualifications and experience.
• Provide occasional advice, support and training to other foundation programmes where required and appropriate.

Qualifications

• Experience of improving outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students, including those with SEND, by removing barriers to learning.
• Experience of using quality assurance and data to monitor provision and improve student outcomes.
• Experience of managing and developing staff.
• Organised, proactive and eager to work in a dynamic charity environment.
• SENCO qualified or willing to work towards.
• Teaching qualification and QTS/QTLS.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, guidance and best practice, including EHCP processes and statutory responsibilities.
• Previous experience working with students with SEND and EHCPs.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching, learning and curriculum design.
• Understanding of how to reduce barriers for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
• Experience monitoring student progress, engagement and attendance, using data to inform interventions.
• Previous experience of line managing and developing staff.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with key stakeholders.
• Ability to support with behaviour management.
• Understanding of safeguarding and its impact on learning and inclusion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and prioritise workload.

Benefits

• Salary: £32,799 – £35,791.
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days).
• Opportunity to purchase 5 extra days holiday per year.
• Flexible working environment.
• 5 paid volunteering days per year.
• Generous continuous personal development budget.
• 2 BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games.
• Work equipment: BCFC clothing, laptop.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Employee Assist programme.

Contract

• Full time – starting August (or an agreeable date with applicant).
• Candidates must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self‑disclosure form.

Safeguarding Statement

Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description, and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.