SEN Literacy Co-ordinator, Headington, Oxford
Closing date:
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn and to be challenged.
We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and are happy to consider part-time applications.
Cheney School is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic professional who can play a key role in leading our successful programme of targeted 1: 1 and small group Literacy provision within a thriving and well-resourced Learning Support Department.
This is a valuable opportunity for an individual who:
- Has good knowledge and relevant qualifications in supporting young people with literacy difficulties
- Can demonstrate the leadership skills to manage a small team
- Has experience in teaching or supporting students with literacy difficulties
- Enjoys helping young people to overcome the barriers to learning presented by their literacy difficulties.
Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact: Richard Coombs, SENCo, on: rco@cheney.oxon.sch.uk
The post is for 37 hours per week, term-time plus one week, as directed. The post is paid on Grade 7 (Points 22 to 25 - £22,661 - £22,658). Actual salary payable: £17,846.53 – £19,571.49 per annum.
The position comes with membership of a comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan.
How to Apply:
Please download an application pack from below.
In addition to your application form please email a letter of application, detailing reasons for your interest in this post and your relevant skills and experience to: hr@cheney.oxon.sch.uk
Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 18 April 2018.
Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
