Deputy Education Service Manager
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,116 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | LU3 3NT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sense |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 304682JCP |
Summary
Sense has an exciting opportunity for an Deputy Service Manager to join our fantastic College team. This will be a full time, permanent position working work at our College in Streatley.
The successful candidate will provide strong leadership and support to the Education Services Manager to ensure the college meets all statutory requirements and regulatory standards. You will be managing and oversee the daily operations of the College timetable ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. You will be engaging with parents, carers and external stakeholders to build positive relationships and ensure a collaborative approach to supporting SEND students.
Key Responsibilities
To deputise in the absence of the Education Services Manager.
Effectively line manage SEND Tutors and Education Support Workers and
application of HR policies and procedures.
Identify and support professional development.
With training to uphold the safeguarding responsibility across the college site
Deputy Education Services Manager (level 2)- Job Description & Person Specification
To have knowledge and understanding of how to meet the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework
To design and implement effective transition in and out plans for students.
Write and complete bespoke care plans which are person centred in meeting the needs of student’s specific care needs.
About You
Hold a relevant degree or professional qualification in education, special education or a related field.
A minimum of 2 years experience in teaching SEND students.
Experience of designing a curriculum which meets EHCP outcomes for SEND students which incorporates assessment strategies which are tailor made.
Experience in managing and developing staff, including conducting appraisals and supporting professional development.
Supporting SEND students who may show behaviours of distress and ability to co produce effective Positive Behaviour Support plans.
A demonstrable commitment to enabling an inclusive and diverse workforce to reflect our community.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/
The successful candidate will provide strong leadership and support to the Education Services Manager to ensure the college meets all statutory requirements and regulatory standards. You will be managing and oversee the daily operations of the College timetable ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. You will be engaging with parents, carers and external stakeholders to build positive relationships and ensure a collaborative approach to supporting SEND students.
Key Responsibilities
To deputise in the absence of the Education Services Manager.
Effectively line manage SEND Tutors and Education Support Workers and
application of HR policies and procedures.
Identify and support professional development.
With training to uphold the safeguarding responsibility across the college site
Deputy Education Services Manager (level 2)- Job Description & Person Specification
To have knowledge and understanding of how to meet the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework
To design and implement effective transition in and out plans for students.
Write and complete bespoke care plans which are person centred in meeting the needs of student’s specific care needs.
About You
Hold a relevant degree or professional qualification in education, special education or a related field.
A minimum of 2 years experience in teaching SEND students.
Experience of designing a curriculum which meets EHCP outcomes for SEND students which incorporates assessment strategies which are tailor made.
Experience in managing and developing staff, including conducting appraisals and supporting professional development.
Supporting SEND students who may show behaviours of distress and ability to co produce effective Positive Behaviour Support plans.
A demonstrable commitment to enabling an inclusive and diverse workforce to reflect our community.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.