Student Support Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Student Support Manager to join the team on a term time onlybasis (38 weeks per year). In return,you will receive a competitive salary of £27,233 – £29,035 pro rata depending on experience.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

About the role:

As the Student Support Manager you will ensure the highest quality learning experience for all learners, aligned to a responsive curriculum that meets and anticipates the current and future needs of our learning community.

Organisation

Brockenhurst College

Curriculum/Support Area

Safeguarding & Welfare

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Fixed term end date

14/07/2023

Employment Basis

Term time only, full time hours

Contracted working hours

1000 – 1050 approximate annualised hours

Location

Brockenhurst College

Salary

£27,233 – £29,035 pro rata DOE

Responsibilities as our Student Support Manager will include:

• Developing a relationship with their cohort of students, providing a trusted friendly point of contact, to promote a healthy transition from school to college whilst ensuring students develop personally and socially
• Working with students to promote academic success, self-esteem, self-confidence and achievement
• Delivering the weekly tutorial within the weekly student support session, and completing student 1:1’s regularly
• Monitoring student progress to ensure progress is being made through close liaison with college staff
• Reporting regularly to the Pastoral and Welfare Manager on students who are a cause for concern
• Working closely with the Attendance team to monitor and ensure excellent attendance of students in their cohort
• Maintaining and updating student records systems to facilitate communication and the reporting of data via EMILY
• Liaising between student/HOCS/subject teacher/parents or carers
• Writing UCAS references, and supporting students with the completion of UCAS
• Supporting and delivering Next Steps activities as required

As our Student Support Manager you’llideally have:

• A Degree or equivalent professional relevant experience
• A proven track record of success in supporting young people
• Knowledge of ‘Keeping Children safe in Education’ (safeguarding)
• The ability to motivate staff in support of learners
• The ability to relate well to learners of all abilities, and their parents/carers, and to assess learner needs, significant interaction with parents and carers will be required in this role
• The ability to use Information Learning Technology and Student Record System
• A commitment to take part in staff development and training
• The ability to work flexibly as the number of hours worked may vary week by week. Due to the nature of the role and the structure of the academic year it is anticipated that a greater number of hours will be required weekly from September to December, while there will be a lighter workload from May to July

Benefits:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Support Staff only)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, and Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff Yoga and Football

Closing date: Sunday 27th November 2022

Interview date: Thursday 8th December 2022

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Student Support Manager role, then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which include an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.