Head of Support for Learning and SENCo
Wrekin College
Telford and Wrekin
- Expired
- Salary:
- Excellent salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 7 March 2021
Job overview
We wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of Support for Learning and SENCo with drive, initiative and a clear vision to take the lead in this vital provision for our pupils. The successful applicant will assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of provision made by the school for pupils with SpLD. In return we offer a generous remuneration package and on site accommodation if required.
The person appointed will teach approximately half a timetable but will also be responsible for the Support for Learning department, working with learners with a wide range of specific learning difficulties, organising timetables of Support for Learning (SfL) staff, and liaising with classroom teachers to support pupils’ learning within the classroom, as well as within their SfL lessons.
The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, minimum Level 5 or equivalent SpLD qualification and an appropriate JCQ recognised qualification for conducting assessments for exam access arrangements. The person appointed for this post will be expected to have good interpersonal skills as well as being effective in the use of current technologies both for communication and to enhance teaching and learning for pupils with SpLD.
Wrekin College is a busy school set within its own attractive and spacious grounds. A willingness to be fully involved in the whole life of the school is important.
Application forms and further details of the post are available from www.wrekincollege.com, the Human Resources Manager on 01952 265600 or by e-mail from hr@wrekincollege.com. The completed forms with full curriculum vitae and letters of application should be sent to hr@wrekincollege.com by 5pm Thursday 11th March 2021.
Wrekin College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring list check.
Registered Charity No. 528417
Attached documents
About Wrekin College
Wrekin College is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11-18 situated in beautiful Wellington, Shropshire. It is part of the Allied Group of schools and is also a member of HMC. With interest in Wrekin at an all-time high, we now have circa 570 pupils pupils on roll.
Wrekin College was first opened in 1880 by philanthropist and businessman Sir John Bayley, in the Shropshire market town Wellington. It started out as a boys-only school; girls were admitted to the sixth form in 1975 and to the rest of the school in 1983.
Headmaster
Toby Spence (from September 2023)
Values and vision
Wrekin College is focused on creating a community where every individual student is made to feel valued and involved. Small class sizes help to make this aim more attainable. The school upholds the highest educational standards, while giving its students an understanding of the Christian values in which its ethos is rooted.
ISI report
'The overwhelming majority of parents agreed that the school promotes an environment which successfully supports their child's personal development. Inspection evidence firmly supports this view.'
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