Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE. We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. The College operates across two campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
Role: Head of Welfare & Skills
The successful candidate will provide efficient, responsive and flexible leadership of the College’s welfare and skills function to ensure the best possible experiences, safety and outcomes for students, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Lead the Welfare & Skills Team across both campuses, overseeing staff and ensuring line management responsibilities are shared effectively. Manage a wide range of student support, including medical conditions, mental health needs, SEND, exam access arrangements, EHCPs and Children Looked After. Work closely with the Associate Principal for Students & Welfare to oversee strategic security arrangements, ensuring legislation and guidance is adhered to and maintaining the safety and security of the college community.
Qualifications
- A degree and a PGCE or equivalent qualification.
- Substantial teaching and safeguarding experience, with a proven record of working with 16–19 year olds and supervising support arrangements for young people with a range of additional needs.
- A relevant SEND qualification and experience of implementing organisational change.
Employment Details
This is a full‑time, term‑time permanent post starting as soon as possible.
Salary and Allowance
The salary falls within the Sixth Form Colleges pay spine of £33,465 – £51,714 per annum, plus a responsibility allowance commencing at £10,431 and rising annually to £12,398.
Benefits
- Annual incremental pay increases linked to performance, within the pay scale range.
- Pension – Automatic enrollment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution, or the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff where applicable.
- Staff well‑being programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Annual flu vaccination.
- Continual Professional Development.
- Eyecare voucher scheme.
- On‑site parking.
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, ensuring a strong sense of community and mutual support in our workplace.
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