About the College

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester, which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College, and we are renowned for our welcoming community, academic excellence and commitment to providing every learner with the tools to succeed. Guided by our motto, “Counting in ones,” we recognise and celebrate the individuality of every student, ensuring they receive personalised support to reach their full potential.

The Study Support Department provides specialist help to students who attend the College, to enable them to access learning throughout their time here. The department is able to offer support for students with specific learning differences, physical and sensory impairments, medical conditions and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Support is bespoke and based on individual needs but may take the form of specialist teaching, in-class support, individual sessions, equipment loans and/or personalised exam access arrangements.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy to join the team, who will be assisting the Head of Study Support in setting strategic priorities for SEND provision, ensuring smooth departmental operations and sharing best practice across the team and wider College. The successful candidate will be expected to build strong partnerships with external professionals, parents and teachers and to line-manage Learning Support Assistants and EHCP Caseworkers alongside managing a caseload of students with SEND.

Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, ‘5 days of Christmas’ treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.

How to Apply

Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.

If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on [contact hidden].

• Application Form Part 1 (Personal Details)
• Application Form Part 2 (Employment and Education history)
• Help guide for application form

Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Personnel Department
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Owens Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 6RX

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We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.