Head of Learning Support

The Vacancy

Coworth Flexlands Prep School and Nursery is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Head of Learning Support from September 2023. The successful applicant will lead a team that supports students with specific learning difficulties, alongside teaching a small groups and 1:1 support lessons themselves. They will be energetic and cheerful with a genuine determination to help all pupils achieve their potential, and to support staff in the endeavour. 

The successful candidate must have a minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English.

This is a part time work 3 days a week, 8-4pm. Coworth Flexlands has its own salary scales and the successful applicant will be offered a salary commensurate with their qualifications and experience. 

Coworth Flexlands School is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools, aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, group-wide intranet, own curriculum and online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resources, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

Minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English is required. 

We will offer you - 

·        A friendly and supportive working environment

·        On-going professional development opportunities 

·        Active and supportive governors 

·        Employee benefits such as Perkbox and Confidential Care Support

·        Daily lunch is provided

·        Onsite parking

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required alongside other pre-employment checks for all successful applicants. 

Note – We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible

The School

Coworth Flexlands is an Independent Prep School and Nursery offering high-quality education for girls from age 3 to 11 and boys to age 7. It is a warm and welcoming school with long serving staff and supportive parents and governors.

The school is ideally located in 13 acres of beautiful grounds on the Surrey/Berkshire borders with a forest school for outdoor learning and a wide range of facilities and opportunities. The school has a stimulating and engaging environment where students are encouraged to have inquiring and independent minds.

The importance of inspiring minds and nurturing spirits is at the heart of the school approach both for students and staff. We are hugely fortunate to have a fantastic team who are motivated and driven by our desire to be a school that celebrates every child and every achievement whilst inspiring our pupils to try new things and aspire to be the best whilst being proud of who they are now.

We pride ourselves on hiring the highest quality teaching and administrative staff and invest in professional development to support growth and progression. As part of United Learning we benefit for the resources we share as a group. Staff are rewarded with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately the satisfaction of supporting the school in their quest to give every child the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential