Head of Welfare & Skills

Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.

WQE is a vibrant Sixth Form College located on University Road and Regent Road. We are looking to appoint a self motivated and enthusiastic Head of Welfare & Skills to lead the College's welfare and skills function.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, responsive and flexible leadership of the welfare and skills function to ensure the best possible experiences, safety and outcomes for students.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the welfare and skills team.
• Oversee strategic security arrangements in partnership with the Associate Principal for Students & Welfare, ensuring adherence to current legislation and guidance.
• Manage a range of student support including medical conditions, mental health needs, SEND, exam access arrangements, EHCPs and Children Looked After.
• Collaborate with the welfare and skills team across the University Road and Regent Road campuses.

Qualifications

• Degree and PGCE or equivalent qualification.
• Substantial teaching and safeguarding experience.
• Experience working with 16-19 year olds and overseeing support arrangements for young people with additional needs.
• Relevant SEND qualification and experience of implementing change (desirable).

Working Hours

• Permanent, full time, term time

Salary and Benefits

• Pay range: £33,465 - £51,714 per annum, plus a responsibility allowance commencing at £10,431 and rising annually to £12,398.
• Annual incremental pay increases linked to performance.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Continual Professional Development.
• On site parking.

Closing date: 10pm on Thursday 7th May 2026.