Learning Support Manager

Learning Support Manager

• Company website link – https://www.derby-college.ac.uk
• Company name – Derby College Group (DCG)
• Industry – Further Education; SEND and Learning Support
• Location – All DCG sites, Derby, United Kingdom
• City – Derby
• Postal Code – Not specified
• Region – Derbyshire, East Midlands, England
• Gender – Not specified (open to all genders)
• Company Office local Address – Across DCG campuses (e.g., The Roundhouse, Joseph Wright Centre, Broomfield Hall), Derby
• Contact info – HR Recruitment: hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk; apply via Tes
• email address – hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk
• Country – United Kingdom
• Job Type – Full-time; Permanent; Multi-site
• Currency – GBP (£)
• Job Average Salary rate – £38,000–£48,000 per year. Estimated range based on market data. Actual salary may vary. This salary range is an estimation made by We are hired UK.

About Derby College Group (DCG)

Derby College Group empowers diverse learners through outstanding teaching, employer partnerships, inclusive support, and innovation across multiple campuses in Derbyshire.

Job Summery

Lead learning support and SEND services, manage teams and EHCPs, drive inclusive practice, allocate resources, and deputise for Head of.

Proposed interview date – 14th November
Optimistic – Equity- Kindness- Innovation– Collaboration

Derby College Group (DCG) are seeking an exceptional Learning Support Manager to lead Learning Support Team to ensure the provision of high-quality, inclusive support services for students with a range of diverse learning needs. This role is based at all our sites. 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

The Learning Support Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team in delivering inclusive, high-quality support for students with diverse learning needs. You will oversee Learning Support Team Leaders and EHCP Coordinators, ensuring effective use of resources to help students achieve their potential—particularly those with EHCPs or High Needs Funding. This role is key to creating a supportive learning environment and includes deputising for the Head of SEND and Learning Support.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here

About You

We are looking for a strong, emotionally intelligent leader with proven experience in SEND and Learning Support. You will have the ability to lead in demanding environments, make informed decisions, and drive team performance. A robust understanding of EHCPs, SEND legislation, and experience managing learning support teams is essential. You should hold a management, leadership or coaching qualification with a teaching and SEND specific qualification.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur, pro rata)

Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme with a 28.68% 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.

Recruitment Agencies – We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

Disclaimer

This job listing is aggregated from publicly available sources. We are not the employer. Please apply only via the official careers page. Please apply to Learning Support Manager, Derby, United Kingdom only through the official careers website given apply link.
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