We are seeking a teacher or tutor to teach learning skills on a one-to-one basis, to join our dedicated team at Hereford Cathedral School.

Description

The department provides personalised support for students with diverse learning needs, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and ASC. Working closely with students, parents and staff, we offer one-to-one sessions, small group work, and in-class strategies to ensure all students can access the curriculum and reach their full potential. Emphasis is placed on building confidence, developing independent learning skills, and fostering a positive attitude towards education.

The department also plays a key role in identifying needs early and implementing appropriate interventions, while maintaining regular communication with families and staff to monitor progress. The Learning Skills department will consist of the Head of Learning Skills and associate colleagues delivering learning skills lessons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan lessons for pupils with additional needs who are taught one-to-one. Share the planning for these lessons with the Head of Department. Regularly review learners’ progress, assessing where appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with parents of pupils receiving support, including at parents’ evenings.
• Support identified students in specific lessons, where required.
• Support the Head of Learning Skills in:- identifying and assessing the needs of students with specific learning difficulties, using observation and evidence-based assessment and standard tests- writing educational support plans to inform and advise other professionals on learners’ specific learning needs- maintaining detailed records of students SpLDs, testing and ongoing support
• Contribute to providing access arrangements for internal examinations such as mock examination and end-of-year exams.
• Liaise with other school departments through providing specialist advice to subject teachers

An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website: www.herefordcs.com/about/work-at-hcs/

Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to recruitment@herefordcs.com

The closing date for applications is 9am on 22 June 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website.

Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.