Job
Overview
The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training within the performing arts and creative economies. We enjoy an international and national reputation for the quality of our teaching, our world class facilities and an enviable track record of graduate employment and alumni successes. Aligning with our vision and values, our ambitious strategic plan focusses on the core themes of Excellence, Equity, Environment, Empowerment, Employability and Entrepreneurship.
We are recruiting for a Head of Student Wellbeing and Disability Service on a one-year fixed appointment to cover maternity leave. The Student Wellbeing and Disability team provide professional advice and support to our diverse HE student population on a wide range of issues/needs which may inhibit their achievement or participation during their time with us. This includes specialist study skills support and counselling.
As the Head of Student Wellbeing and Disability you will oversee and manage this busy service, ensuring that team members are appropriately qualified and experienced and operate to relevant professional standards and codes of practice and have access to regular supervision. You will be responsible for the initial assessment of students and signposting them to relevant support, both internal and external, including arranging for diagnostic assessments and have a small caseload yourself. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring that teaching staff are made aware of specific support needs and promoting good practice generally across the institution.
The ideal candidate will be passionate and committed about supporting inclusive learning. You will also need to be able to manage competing priorities effectively and to remain calm and functioning when dealing with students in distress. Excellent customer service skills and experience of working within a confidential setting are essential, as is a degree and a relevant professional qualification. You will, ideally, have significant post-qualification experience and where possible experience of student-centred services.
As a new colleague, you will join a thriving creative community and learning environment, working with inspiring students and supportive colleagues. In return we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, generous pension, and holiday entitlements, complimentary tickets to our inhouse productions, and the opportunity to become part of our unique international community of creatives, performers, technicians, managers, and film makers.
This is a fixed term post to commence October/November 2024.
Closing date for applications: Monday 9th September 2024 at 10am.
Interviews: w/c 16th September 2024.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruit@lipa.ac.uk or 0151 330 3091.
Please send your completed application form to recruit@lipa.ac.uk
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.
As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender
Appointments will always be made on merit.
LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.