Learning Support Manager

Proposed interview date: Wednesday 17th December 2025Optimistic - Equity- Kindness- Innovation– CollaborationKindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.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.This role will be based across each of our main sites (The Roundhouse, Broomfield Hall and The Joseph Wright Centre).If, after submitting an application, you would like to arrange an informal chat with the Head of SEND and Learning Support to discuss the role further, please contact hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.ukThe OpportunityThe 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.You will also deputise for the Head of SEND and Learning Support when needed.This is a great opportunity to take up a newly created post in DCG and have a real, long-lasting impact on the organisation and our students.For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click hereAbout YouWe 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.The successful candidate will have a quality and in depth understanding of EHCPs, SEND Legislation and relevant statutory guidelines, e.g. SEND Code of Practice. You will have a proven record of developing positive and meaningful relationships with external stakeholders, such as the Local Authority, and experience of being an advocate for SEND and students with high needs.You should hold a management, leadership or coaching qualification with a teaching and SEND specific qualificationFor a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click hereThe BenefitsMembership of the Local Authority Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contributionDiscount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers NurseryTOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted TastecardDiscounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season TicketsMicrosoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storageDiscount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the RoundhouseFlint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing servicesContinuous development and progression opportunitiesDiversity, Inclusion and BelongingWe 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 statementDCG 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.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.