Designated Teacher (Looked After Children)

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

This is a Permanent, 37 hours per week vacancy that will close in 15 days at 23:59 GMT.

The vacancy

Care to Join Us?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Designated Teacher. The information below provides more detail about the role and you may also wish to learn a little more about working for South Hampshire College Group by viewing the below video.

We offer great benefits including;

• Employer pension contribution of 27.1%.
• 30 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
• Regular training and development.
• Pathways to teaching qualifications.

Duties

• Successful management of safeguarding service processes and delivering correct support and guidance as required.
• Lead provision of targeted interventions and pastoral support for learners with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Lead and manage the processes and record keeping associated with Looked After Young People and Care Leavers
• Oversee the inclusion of Care Experienced students and manage their support and development

Skills/Experience

• Effective knowledge of Safeguarding processes and procedures
• Significant experience of supporting children and vulnerable adults, particularly those identified within the CLA and Care Leaver categories
• Significant experience of working with external agencies, including both statutory and voluntary.

Qualifications

• Psychology/education qualification and or experience within the safeguarding/wellbeing arena.
• Mental Health Qualification
• Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in English and Maths or equivalent

The planned closing date for this position is 13th February 2025, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19th February 2025.

Benefits

About us

Generous annual leave entitlement

Generous local government/Teacher’s pension scheme contributions

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Excellent development opportunities

Annual Staff

Awards

About Us

City College Southampton is a general further education college in Hampshire, providing career led courses, apprenticeships and education for young people and adults.

Located in the centre of Southampton the campus has invested in new facilities and equipment, allowing students to learn and work in real life working environments using industry standard equipment. Students can use this experience to start, build and develop their careers beyond education.

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