Job Description

Job Overview

Pinc Woodland College is seeking to appoint a Deputy Campus Lead who will have a strong SEND background, for its Countryside and Wildlife programmes, at our Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Campus in Rugeley.

The role

As Deputy Campus Lead, you will be responsible for creating a supportive culture, taking guidance from your campus lead tolead and support a small campus team and students accessing work-based certificates and diplomas in wildlife and countryside, conservation and creative futures at our Specialist Wildlife and Countryside College.

Under direction of the Campus Lead, the Deputy Campus Lead will support the day to day running combined with the safeguarding and wellbeing of your team and students. You will support the lead to oversee, track and monitor your students and their holistic progress, including support on assessments, while nurturing supportive relationships with family and linked professionals, taking full Campus Lead duties in the absence of the Campus Lead.

Experience of leading teams within Further Education, coupled with a solid background in SEND are essential, for this stand out opportunity.

You will be leading on the implementation of Pinc's universal SEND strategies and role modelling as a Learning Support, coaching all team members to support their students to achieve their potential.

Extensive experience of leading pastorally in Further Education/SEND and leading others is advantageous. You do not need to be a qualified Teacher.

Safeguarding experience at managerial level is desirable and further training will be provided.

You will be able to lead a team who educate, safeguard and support neurodivergent students, (16-25-year-olds).

The role would be five days per week.

Pinc Woodlands College has an alternative approach to education and supports additional/high needs routes to wellbeing, engagement and employment.

Mindfulness to be respectful, responsible, safe and kind, are at the core of the college's values.

The successful Deputy Campus Lead will support the Campus to deliver high quality education, joining a fantastic team of teachers, SENCOs, Learning Support and wellbeing specialists to work together to support the needs of the young people.

Pinc Woodlands college is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

All team members we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS and barring checks, that will be registered on the Update Service.

About us www.pincwoodlands.co.uk

Duties

Have previous experience of leading teams Have strong SEND skills and knowledge Be able to work flexibly and build partnerships Implement Pinc values and culture through consistent ways of working Have confidence in implementing new initiatives Be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of supporting young people or adults with neurodivergent needs Be passionate and inspiring in leading a team and confident in leading and developing a new concept Have a comprehensive understanding of working with young people attributed Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) In the absence of the Campus Lead, you will need to be confident as a designated safeguarding lead, following up any safeguarding issues or concerns when necessary and share appropriate information with external agencies involved in supporting the needs of the young person. Attend college CPD and planned networking events to connect with other DCLs. Implement appropriate learning strategies, resources and equipment, to meet the learning objectives of the lesson. Differentiating tasks for individuals or groups. Evaluate learning and determine what each student can achieve unaided and the point of intervention for appropriate scaffolding Point of liaison with Exams Lead and Exams Admin team members, including planning with teachers and invigilation duties. In the absence of the Campus Lead, you will lead the campus briefings and day to day running of the campus. Ensuring high quality student experience.
If you are passionate about supporting neurodiverse young people and can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working as part of a supportive team, within a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,669.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

SEND: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PINCW280425
Expected start date: 02/06/2025