Transition Lead

The Manchester College is based at many sites across the city, each with its own specialist cutting edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest FE College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Harpurhey Campus to join our Foundation Learning and Student support Department as a Transition Lead on a permanent full time (35 hours per week) basis.

As directed by the Assistant Principal, you will be responsible for the management of The Manchester College's Transitions Team to ensure we are working effectively with schools, local authorities, and parents/carers in meeting the needs of new students with SEND.

Effectively directing the work of the Transition Officers, you will be familiar with Education Health & Care Plans (EHCP), local authority processes and person-centred planning in support of learner progression. You will support the Assistant Principal in the recruitment and IAG of learners with SEND.

You will be responsible for business objectives and budgets, including the team efficiency and SEND quality improvement thus ensuring the college is inspection ready at all times.

In order to do this role, you will need:

Speciality qualifications in special educational needs or willing to work towards
Level 2 English and Maths
Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP) in current organisation
Broad experience of working in a SEN environment
Detailed knowledge of the role of transition services within the context of Secondary Schools and/or Further Education
Experience of working in partnership with external organisations
Experience of effective internal and external liaison
Experience of leading and managing a team including recruitment and selection, operational performance planning; staff development and performance management
Experience of the preparation and presentation of management reportsIn return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Significant pension contribution
Retail discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to work scheme
Simply Health scheme care vouchersThe Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please click on the 'Apply online' button below.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

The closing date for this job advert is 25/06/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process