Head of Support for Learning 

Loretto School is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as Head of Support for Learning from August 2026. 

Main Purpose of the Role

You will provide strategic leadership and professional guidance in the area of ASN, ensuring high-quality, inclusive teaching and the effective use of resources to secure strong outcomes for all pupils. The role centres on developing and implementing a cohesive, whole-school approach that balances universal classroom provision with targeted interventions.

A key responsibility is the identification, profiling, tracking, and monitoring of pupils with additional support needs, ensuring that provision is responsive, evidence-based, and aligned with pupils’ evolving needs

You will lead on screening, diagnostic assessment, and the management of examination access arrangements, ensuring compliance with current regulations and best practice. 

You will also work closely with the Admissions Team to ensure that prospective and new pupils are assessed carefully and compassionately, with decisions grounded in appropriate evidence.

This is a full-time permanent term post, working term time. Loretto has its own salary scale and salary will be determined by experience and aptitude for the role. 

Experience, Skills and Qualifications 

You will have a recognised teaching qualification and be registered with the GTCS or in the process of achieving this.

You will also have the following skills and experience: 

• Experience in secondary teaching and leadership.
• Proven experience of supporting pupils with additional support needs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of statutory requirements.
• Suitably qualified, or willing to work towards qualifications, to carry out screening and diagnostic assessments. 

Find out more about the required skills and experience in the job information pack. 

Application

If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please apply through the School Talent website. You will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement as part of the application process.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact jobs@loretto.com   

You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this post. 

Closing Date: Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11:59pm. 

Benefits 

• Family friendly policies 
• Free lunches during term time
• School Fees Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

The School is committed to equal opportunities for all its pupils and staff. 

Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Loretto meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of this application will be met by the School. Annually, every member of staff at the School is required to undergo, complete, and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold it. 

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