Assistant Head of Student Support Student Support, Maths and English

About The Role

This position will be based at our brand new, purpose-built and designed 19,000 square feet campus on Commercial Road in London’s East End. This campus is a creative hub for gaming, esports, music, media and computing.

This Assistant Head of Student Support, Maths & English is a pivotal role in ensuring, through effective leadership and management, that all students receive high-quality learning, pastoral, maths & English and academic support.  The Assistant Head will also be responsible for the effective budgeting and line management of campus support staff. The post holder will work alongside the Management Team to ensure that the students receive high-quality learner experiences whilst driving the campus goals and targets in relation to student outcomes. They will also act as our Exam Officer and have responsibility for dealing with external organisations from; awarding bodies to local authorities and agencies.

You will be responsible for 5 – 10 employees who are all part of the ALS and teaching delivery team, within your area of responsibility.  You will lead by example in fostering effective communication channels and conducting regular meetings to ensure alignment and cohesion within your team. You will be committed to staff development, identify training needs and provide mentorship opportunities, nurturing a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

You will champion student support and safeguarding initiatives, ensuring that all learners receive the necessary care and resources to thrive academically and personally. You will have responsibility for the effective review, recruitment and ongoing management of SEND students (including those with an EHCP), ensuring that the campus is equipped to provide the necessary support.  ACC is not your typical 9 – 5 pm role.

Whilst the contracted hours are 37.5 hrs this will be managed flexibly across the academic year to reflect the peaks and flows in working in education.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity.  We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.

Please download a full job description and person specification on the right of this page under ‘Attachments’.

How We Reward You

• Salary Scale: £38,000 – £43,000 per annum (plus performance-related OTE up to £4,000)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Generous Holiday Allocation: 35 Days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work
• Staff Discounts & Benefits: Access to Accolade or internal benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!
• High-End Facilities: Our campus features a dedicated esports classroom, competition wings, a multi-functional event venue and a live music suite fitted with innovative recording studios, rehearsal rooms and production pods.
• Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.

About You

You will bring a wealth of experience and skills to Access Creative College that will be instrumental in fostering a dynamic and thriving educational environment. With entrepreneurial leadership abilities honed through managing high-performing teams, you will drive innovation and excellence within the college community. Your background in educational management will equip you to effectively support your teaching team, ensuring an outstanding learner experience.

Your experience in the further education sector and commitment to student support will enable the successful operation of a dedicated department focused on enhancing the student experience. Your extensive network and connections within the educational landscape will enable you to collaborate with external entities and advocate for our learners’ interests, ensuring a consistent and equitable educational experience for all.

You will have a proven track record of effective management within further education and be educated to degree level, or have a relevant professional qualification and/or experience.

About Access

Access Creative College is more than just a college; we are a hub for young creative entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the creative industries. Access Creative College has been delivering creative education for over 30 years. Our course offerings are a diverse range of courses from Events, Esports, Computing, Games, Music, Media and Production.

Access Creative College reaches every corner of the country, with 25 campuses nationwide. These campuses include our Access Creative College sites, as well as dBs Institute, which was acquired in 2021, Access Sport, which serves to inspire the next generation of sports coaches and Access Industry which offers a series of creative and sports apprenticeship programmes in partnership with key industry employers.

Working for Access Creative College puts our employees at the forefront of the development of future creative talent in an environment that allows innovation and entrepreneurialism in supportive and inclusive surroundings. Working within education but with a creative specialism creates a vibe within all of our locations that makes Access Creative College a fun and vibrant place to work.

What’s Next?

Applications are to reach us by 16th May 2024.  Please note that we may begin to interview before the closing date.

Access Creative College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.