Head of Learning Support

£46,057 Per Annum

37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (1 hour for lunch)

Bishop Burton College is seeking an inspirational and strategic leader to head up our Learning Support provision. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive high-quality, inclusive support services for students with additional needs, ensuring every learner has the best chance to thrive.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead a dedicated team delivering specialist support for students with diverse and complex needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Work closely with academic teams to embed inclusive teaching practices and ensure support is seamlessly integrated into the learner journey.

• Oversee funding arrangements for High Needs students, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and maximising resources to support success.

• Champion our SEND provision with local authorities, external stakeholders, and the wider community.

We’re looking for a proven leader with:

• A degree-level qualification.

• Experience of working successfully with parents, carers and other stakeholders.

• Extensive experience supporting students with additional needs and managing diverse teams.

• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, high-needs funding, and inclusive education strategies.

• Excellent communication skills and the resilience to thrive in a busy, collaborative environment.

If you’re ready to lead a forward-thinking team and make a real difference to the lives of our learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.

For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here.

If you are viewing this vacancy from an external jobs board please visit Bishop Burton/Riseholme College website, scroll to the bottom and select 'Work for Us'.

Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.

Benefits

In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:

• Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
• 50 days leave including 35 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free car parking
• A range of on-site catering facilities
• Optional health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
• Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
• Career development opportunities
• Free will writing service
• Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Free eye tests

Click Here for further rewards and perks.

The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.ukor telephone 01964 553167.

Closing date: Monday 25th August 2025 

Interview date: Tuesday 2nd September 

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.  An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate.  Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.