Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.
We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
We are looking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the Head of Welfare and Skills in the provision of the efficient, responsive and flexible leadership of the College’s welfare and skills function in order to ensure the provision of the best possible experiences and outcomes for students, as well as fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will need to hold a minimum of 2 A Levels or Level 3 qualifications, along with English and Maths qualifications. Previous experience of working with young people within a welfare/support role with a confidential capacity is essential along with experience in an educational environment being desirable.
For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.
This is a full-time, term-time permanent post commencing as soon as possible.
The salary banding for this post will be 19 – 22 which ranges from £36,564 to £39,957 per annum (pro rata). The actual starting salary is £31,737 but may be negotiated based on experience.
We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:-
• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• Pension - Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), both of which are generous defined benefit pension schemes
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On-site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from our website by clicking Apply Now.
Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 4th October 2026.
Interviews will be held on Friday 16th October 2026.
Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates.
Please return all completed application documentation via e-mail only.
Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and in making an application if you decide this is the right step for you.
Paul Wilson
Principal