Enhanced Learning Tutor

Enhanced Learning Tutor with Dyslexia qualification  

Required for September 2017   

Clifton High School is an academically selective, co-educational, independent day school for over 570 pupils aged 3-18 years. Situated on a beautiful Bristol site, we operate the Diamond Edge Model of education underpinned by a strong pastoral and family ethos.   

We are looking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic and innovative Enhanced Learning Tutor with a Dyslexia qualification to join our dedicated team. A recognised qualification in the assessment and teaching of pupils with specific learning difficulties/dyslexia/dyscalculia is essential.    

We would like to hear from candidates who are familiar with the range of interventions necessary for the progress of pupils with specific learning difficulties and who would be confident working with groups of children and with individual children across the key stages. Experience of running a catch up reading programme would be an advantage.    Experience of working successfully in a team and of writing Individual Educational Plans is essential and also the willingness to teach at times outside of the timetabled day.    

The successful candidate would enjoy contributing to an excellent working environment for pupils, staff and parents.  

Further details can be found at www.cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk. Completed application forms should be accompanied by a covering letter of application to the Head of School, Dr Alison Neill, and emailed to recruitment@cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk  

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st March 2017 by midday. 

Interviews will be held in the week commencing: 24th April 2017  

Clifton High School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.