Head of Learning Support
Our Lady's Abingdon
Abingdon-on -Thames, Oxfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Negotiable dependent upon experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 25 February 2018
- Apply by:
- 25 November 2018
Job overview
An experienced and forward-thinking professional is required to assume leadership of this outstanding department. The successful applicant will aim to raise levels of achievement for all learners at OLA, with a particular focus on those with additional needs and EAL.
Please see the detailed job description which is attached.
The ideal candidate:
- Enthusiastic and creative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible in outlook and attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Inspirational to both pupils and staff
- Patient, friendly and approachable
What we can offer:
- Support from senior colleagues
- Motivated and enthusiastic pupils
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Free school lunches during term time
- Free on-site parking
- Use of school facilities, e.g. swimming pool
- A peaceful location on the edge of the city of Oxford
Abingdon-on-Thames is an historic, modern market town situated eight miles to the south of Oxford, with its world renowned reputation as a centre of academic excellence. The town has a lively community and has undergone recent development to upgrade the central shopping area. There are a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars situated a just few minutes walk away from the river and gardens of Abbey Meadows. The town supports a mixed and international community and has excellent bus links to Oxford which is just a 15 minute ride away and provides a wealth of social and cultural opportunities.
How to apply:
Applications should be made via the TES website. Please complete the application form in full leaving no gaps in your employment history. In the interests of fairer and safer recruiting we do not accept CV applications.
Application deadline: Sunday 25 November 2018
Further details can be found on the school website at www.olab.org.uk
Attached documents
- Job Description323.34KB
- Person Spec268.63KB
- Safer Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure426.36KB
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 852.01KB
- General details137.08KB
- Mission statement135.05KB
- Ethos and school values130.98KB
- Child protection policy814.19KB
- Inspection report191.4KB
- Safer Recruitment Process: Details for Applicants135.17KB
About Our Lady's Abingdon
Our Lady’s Abingdon (OLA) is a thriving and highly regarded Catholic independent day school for boys and girls aged 7-18 years. Founded in 1860 and set in pleasant grounds, we are just a few minutes walk away from the centre of the historic market town of Abingdon, and just 8 miles from the city of Oxford.
Christian principles and teaching are at the heart of OLA, although boys, girls and staff of all faiths, or none, are welcomed. Our aim is to develop the individual talents of each pupil, believing that every human being is created to become a unique person with gifts that need to be recognised and valued. To find out more about OLA, please visit our website at www.ola.org.uk
Our Lady’s Abingdon
Radley Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3PS
Telephone: 01235 524658
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