Deputy Head of Additional Learning Support in Birkenhead

We are looking for a Deputy Head of Additional Learning Support to join our team. This is a 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent role offering a salary of £42,176 to £47,469 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest‑quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the needs of the local community. To achieve our purpose, we live our values: We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose / Key Responsibilities

• Support the ALS manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the ALS department across a number of college campuses.
• Have line‑management responsibility for the ALS team members across a number of college campuses.
• Identify students and apprentices who require Additional Learning Support and ensure support is provided to meet their individual needs, and remove potential barriers to their success.
• Support the ALS manager in driving a process of continual improvement in the services the area provides to students, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Undertake an agreed programme of individual casework, which may include assessment, teaching and review.

Skills and Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification, at or equivalent to level 7, per JCQ regulations for assessing the need for examination access arrangements.
• Full recognised teaching qualification.
• Hold or commit to achieving a formal management qualification within two years.
• Level 2 English and Maths.
• Successful practice in assessing, teaching and supporting learners with learning difficulties, disabilities or special educational needs.
• Ability to lead a diverse range of additional learning support services.

Benefits

• Outstanding facilities in state‑of‑the‑art environments.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies and leave.
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer.
• Company commitment to CPD.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Pension contribution rates currently at 28.6%.
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability).

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up‑to‑date CV.

Wirral Metropolitan 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. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.