High Needs Funding Lead
Please note that priority will be given to internal DCG staff identified as 'At Risk' who can demonstrate recent and relevant experience, as well as the qualifications outlined in the person specification.
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Derby College Group (DCG) are seeking a High Needs Funding Lead to coordinate all aspects of High Needs funding and Adult and Apprenticeships ALS income. This role is based at our iconic Roundhouse campus. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-focused High Needs Funding Lead to coordinate all aspects of High Needs funding and Adult Learning Support income for Adult and Apprenticeship learners. This role ensures accurate data reporting for Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and High Needs students, working closely with the Head of SEND, Local Authorities, and the MIS team. You will manage Learning Support Administrators, oversee funding claims and audits, and ensure student needs are correctly reflected in ILRs. This is a key role in ensuring the effective delivery and reconciliation of High Needs funding.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here
About You
You have proven experience managing High Needs Funding, with a strong understanding of relevant funding rules and compliance. Detail-focused and analytical, you’re confident in financial reporting, audits, and using data systems to support funding claims. You can effectively manage resources to meet income targets and have experience working with external partners such as Local Authorities and SEND teams. You will be experienced in providing training to staff in understanding the High Needs funding mechanisms, and how to access support for students.
You hold a Level 3 qualification in Business Management (or equivalent). You will also hold a SEND-specific qualification or be willing to work towards one.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.
The Benefits
- Annual Salary of £34,735 per annum
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
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