Head of Studies

Reference number:: HOD011-802

Salary:: £45,651.00 to £49,008.00 per annum
Closing Date:: Friday 24th October 2025 (10:00am)

The Head of Studies oversees quality of the pastoral curriculum delivered by a team of Progress Tutors across the college. They have responsibility for supporting the curriculum, for example, monitoring achievement, high grades, attendance and retention, including organising focus groups to collect student feedback. They also lead on the college’s pastoral support and Positive Behaviour Policy in relation to academic performance. They are assisted by a highly qualified and pro-active pastoral support team (Progress Tutors). They also provide support and guidance to identified young people, by removing barriers to learning, promoting effective participation, enhancing individual learning, raising motivation/aspirations and helping students to achieve their full potential.

The Head of Studies will also contribute to the planning of cross-college activities related to progression, Careers and welfare in liaison with the Student Engagement, Health and Wellbeing, Welfare and Guidance Officers.

Southport Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records check, with Barred List check if appropriate, through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

An Application Form should be completed and supported by a letter of application, which succinctly but comprehensively identifies your reasons for applying and how your career to date may have equipped you for the post. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Completed applications should be returned by the closing date via email to personnel@southport.ac.uk.

Your interest in the post is greatly appreciated.