Learning Enhancement Officer

Wycombe Abbey seeks to appoint a Learning Enhancement Officer to support our Head of Learning Enhancement and SENDCo in assisting teachers linked to the department and ensuring pupils access the curriculum and wider School life.

Wycombe Abbey is a world-class full-boarding school for girls. With its distinctive heritage, magnificent 170-acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for 650 pupils aged 11-18. 

The Learning Enhancement Department works closely with academic and pastoral staff, as well as parents, to provide one-to-one lessons which take each pupil’s whole wellbeing into account. Girls also benefit from drop-in sessions where they seek advice on work from subjects across the academic spectrum.

The Learning Enhancement Officer will be responsible for some departmental administration alongside their work in providing support and strategies for pupils with Special Educational Needs and pastoral needs. The successful candidate will be experienced in working with young people and have a strong working knowledge of areas relevant to SEND support.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week during Wycombe Abbey term time plus two weeks during School holidays. 

Wycombe Abbey Term Dates can be found here. 

Salary: £19,956 - £22,950 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. (Based on an FTE of £26,087 - £30,000)

To apply: Further details can be found under ‘Current Vacancies’ on our website: Wycombe Abbey Recruitment Hub.Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply for this job”. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or hr@wycombeabbey.com

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8 May 2024

Interview date: Week Commencing 13 May 2024

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.