Head of Learning Support
- Organisation: Kingston Grammar School
- Location: Surrey
- Salary info KGS Teaching Scale Point
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Friday 18 October 2024
KGS is seeking to appoint an outstanding Learning Support Practitioner to efficiently lead the Learning Support department. Are you an inspiring and dynamic SENCo with the ability to successfully lead a team of Learning Support Teachers and LSAs?
At KGS, Learning Support is a well-established and integral part of the school. Students with underlying learning difficulties and/or disabilities benefit from the outstanding range of opportunities available to all students across the school.
We require a highly qualified practitioner to lead this important department. The successful candidate will ensure the current SEND policy is effectively followed and work closely with the Assistant Head Teaching and Learning to continuously review and develop the work of the SEND department to support student needs and develop staff awareness.
Experience of coordinating the Exam Access arrangement processes successfully is essential, as is being able to teach and support highly academic students with additional learning needs. You must be able to work calmly under pressure and ensure that all deadlines are met within the department and records kept to the highest standard, in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
The role is offered on a full-time basis. We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience plus generous benefits.
The closing date for the position is 9am Friday 18th October 2024.
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
KGS is seeking to appoint an outstanding Learning Support Practitioner to efficiently lead the Learning Support department. Are you an inspiring and dynamic SENCo with the ability to successfully lead a team of Learning Support Teachers and LSAs?
Description
At KGS, Learning Support is a well-established and integral part of the school. Students with underlying learning difficulties and/or disabilities benefit from the outstanding range of opportunities available to all students across the school.
We require a highly qualified practitioner to lead this important department. The successful candidate will ensure the current SEND policy is effectively followed and work closely with the Assistant Head Teaching and Learning to continuously review and develop the work of the SEND department to support student needs and develop staff awareness.
Experience of coordinating the Exam Access arrangement processes successfully is essential, as is being able to teach and support highly academic students with additional learning needs. You must be able to work calmly under pressure and ensure that all deadlines are met within the department and records kept to the highest standard, in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
The role is offered on a full-time basis. We offer a competitive salary dependent on experience plus generous benefits.
The closing date for the position is 9am Friday 18th October 2024.
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
