At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire student progress while managing a dedicated team of mentors.
- Company: Join a supportive college environment focused on student success and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy perks like free parking, gym access, and mental health support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and shape the future of education.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and a passion for supporting young people is essential.
The predicted salary is between 50400 - 61600 £ per year.
About the role
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for driving positive student progress alongside our curriculum teams? We are looking for two exceptional Student Progress Managers to champion these new roles. These campus-based positions offer a fantastic opportunity to become deeply embedded in college life while providing vital student support across our campuses. Depending on your unique expertise, you will take cross-college oversight and operational leadership of either our Tutorial or Enrichment Provision, empowering you to shape the future of student services and engagement.
In this dynamic role, you will act as a Deputy DSL, providing outstanding first-response support and leading the operational delivery of safeguarding interventions. You will also line manage and develop a dedicated team of Student Progress Mentors (SPMs), rigorously monitoring attendance targets and deploying swift support frameworks to maximise student retention and success. To succeed, you should have a proven track record of delivering highly effective interventions for young people in an educational setting. A thorough understanding of FE challenges, Safeguarding, and Equality & Diversity is essential.
Requirements
- Management qualification at or above level 5 or working towards
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) trained
- Thorough and demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the challenges and current issues related to FE including related legislation, for example Equality and Diversity and SEN
- Relevant experience in supporting young people within an education setting
- Track record of highly effective interventions with young people
- Experience of successfully leading cross college initiatives
How to apply
We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact recruitment@hsdc.ac.uk and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.
For more information on the position itself, please connect with Charlie Miller at charlie.miller@hsdc.ac.uk for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV’s.
Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Financial contribution towards eye tests and glasses
- Free on-site parking
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teacher’s Pension
- Mind mental health services for employee wellbeing
- Access to DAS Counselling services
- Flu vaccination vouchers
- Onsite gym and sports facilities
- Onsite canteen – including Starbucks
*If you are recruited as an unqualified lecturer, you must enrol on the PGCE/Cert Ed within your first two years of employment. You are also enrolled on the fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training (formally known as PTLLS) shortly after you start with us, so your formal teacher training starts straight away.
Student Progress Manager in Alton employer: Havant & South Downs College
As a Careers Adviser at our institution, you will join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to empowering young people in their educational and career journeys. We offer a vibrant work culture that values innovation and collaboration, alongside opportunities for professional development and growth. Located in a thriving community, our college provides access to a wealth of resources and partnerships, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact on students' futures.
Contact Details:
Havant & South Downs College Recruitment Team
