Education Service Manager in Bedford

Sense has an exciting opportunity for an Education Service Manager to join our fantastic College team. This will be a full time, permanent position working at our College in Bedford. The successful candidate will work with the Deputy ESM and senior college colleagues to effectively manage, plan and implement quality education, learning and care provision for learners with sensory loss/impairment and additional learning difficulties, who have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) in place. You will be supporting the centre staff in participating fully in the development of Sense College education, learning and care provision that meets the needs and requirements of learners and external funding authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• To work to specified statutory guidance of the organisation, Ofsted, the Education and Skills Funding Agency and Local Authorities.
• To role model and lead effective Safeguarding practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and Sense Safeguarding policies and practice.
• To lead and support person-centred education, learning and care provision that meets the needs of all college learners and meets the outcomes in the individual EHC plan.
• To ensure the care needs of all learners fully meet the organisational, college and individual requirements.
• To observe, supervise and appraise the performance of staff.
• To plan/lead Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities for staff in line with college and organisation policy and need.
• To manage behavioural support for learners who are experiencing difficulties in collaboration with Sense College Behavioural Support Adviser.
• To plan and manage specified college centre budgets effectively.
• To chair staff meetings/review meetings with parents, external agencies and funders as required.

About You

• Relevant degree or higher level qualification.
• Level 5 or above teaching qualification or willingness to enrol for one within the first 12 months of being in post.
• At least 2 years' experience in an educational management role.
• A minimum of 2 years working with learners with disabilities.
• Experience of curriculum planning and delivery for learners with S.E.N.D.
• A demonstrable commitment to enabling an inclusive and diverse workforce to reflect our community.
• A positive attitude towards learners with disabilities and an appreciation of this role's responsibility in keeping learners safe.
• Knowledge and understanding of DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements in an educational environment.
• A working knowledge of specialist communication techniques in verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, able to produce letters and reports to a high standard and within tight timescales.
• Experienced in staff management including supervision and staff development, identifying strengths and areas of improvement in overall performance.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader. Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying. Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time. No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable. If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role. For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

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