Head of NEET Prevention and Engagement

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join us as the Head of NEET Prevention and Engagement. This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week. Interviews for this role will take place on-site, at one of our college campuses in Weston-super-Mare. The person appointed will:

• Lead a responsive, ambitious and inclusive NEET Prevention and Engagement provision that combines high expectations with high support.
• Ensure that programmes are well designed, effectively delivered and focused on re-engagement, personal development, attendance, achievement, progression and sustained destinations.
• Be accountable for the quality, performance, staffing, resources and continuous improvement of the provision.
• Use evidence, learner information and partnership intelligence to shape the offer, respond to emerging local need and strengthen the College's collective approach to preventing young people from becoming NEET.
  
  Level 4 Teaching Qualification.
• A relevant leadership, management, youth work, careers, SEND or education qualification.
• Successful leadership and management within education, training, youth engagement or a related service.
• Experience of designing and improving programmes for young people who face barriers to participation or are at risk of becoming NEET.