Head of Learning Support
Gordonstoun
Moray
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2023
Job overview
Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education. We have a co-educational community of over 500 students aged from 6-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries.
We are looking for an inspirational learning support teacher to lead the Learning Support Department. The department is going through an exciting period of transition and development, and this is a wonderful opportunity for someone to bring new ideas and skills to this dynamic and forward-looking team. Gordonstoun is an all-abilities school, renowned for valuing and developing the individual strengths of each child. Our aim is to ensure we remain at the forefront of best practice in ensuring every child achieves their full potential through a range of strategies and interventions, both on a targeted and whole-school basis.
The new Head of Department will be an experienced practitioner with the vision and drive to develop a sector-leading integrated approach. The successful candidate will lead the development of learning support across the junior and senior schools.
Gordonstoun encourages all staff to engage in our wonderfully broad programme, and we are seeking someone who is keen to play an active role in boarding school life, whether in the classroom, in the mountains, or elsewhere across the breadth of our programme. All candidates should be registered or eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, as this is a condition of employment.
Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups.
If you’re excited to learn more, please contact our recruitment department at recruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk
Closing Date- Wednesday 8 February 2023 at 9am.
Attached documents
About Gordonstoun
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The School
Gordonstoun is known for the wide range of activities that it provides for girls and boys throughout the School's 6-18 age range. It has first-class facilities for these activities which include, in addition to all the normal subjects and many outdoor pursuits, expeditions, seamanship and a wide variety of rescue services.
The creative life of the School is vibrant and well developed, with Drama, Art, Music and Technology central to the life and ethos of Gordonstoun. There are opportunities for staff to contribute both in the role of expert or as an enthusiastic amateur.
Staff are deeply committed and, during term, work throughout the week, including weekends. The variety and range of our activities, coupled with a real commitment to work, indicate the School's aim to educate the whole person.
Location
Gordonstoun stands in 200 acres of woodland, within walking distance of sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches on the beautiful coast of the Moray Firth in Scotland. Six miles away is the historic city of Elgin. Lossiemouth nearby is well known for its picturesque harbour, fine golf courses and Royal Air Force Station. The City of Aberdeen is about 90 minutes drive away, while an hour's drive takes you to the ski resort of Aviemore at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is forty miles away and is itself only about an hour away from London (Gatwick) by air.
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