Learning Support and Study Supervisor

Overview   

We are looking to employ a person on a part-time basis for the coming academic year.  The working pattern will be 12.30pm to 5.30pm.  Job share will be considered for this role.  There may be option for an extended contract for the right candidate.   

Your main responsibilities will be to manage a user-friendly and efficient learning environment in our multi-purpose learning resource centre as an area to engage and motivate students.  This will include liaising with the English department, promoting book week, monitoring the on-line library, encouraging Scholastic book sales, running library-based activities and supporting after school study.  You will be asked to undertake some cover supervision work, using resources set by a teacher. 

The successful candidate will share our passion for developing the work of the learning resource centre with new and innovative ideas and technology and sharing good practice.  There is scope for this role to be developed using aspirational plans for a forward-thinking technology learning space.  This would include working with senior teaching staff to increase the use of IT and other tools to develop how students conduct independent learning.   

Experience will not be a determining factor, as we welcome applications from different career backgrounds.  We will develop every staff member that joins our team, providing opportunity for professional development.   

A further responsibility for the successful candidate is to work with the Learning Support department and provide additional support lessons for a variety of learning needs including but not exhaustive to dyslexia and communication needs.   

Under the guidance of the SENCO, the successful candidate would be required to lead 1:1 or small group interventions to support the academic progress of students across key stage 3 and 4.   

Duties include but are not exhaustive to; 

Plan and deliver short activities to support core subject (English, Maths, Science) curriculum content under the guidance of the SENCO.  

Support organisation and completion of homework with students.  

Provide support for revision and assessment preparation.   

Regularly report student progress to the SENCO.  

Follow any recommendations provided from any assessment reports for students with diagnosed needs under the guidance of the SENCO.   

Use effective strategies for managing behaviour and encouraging students to act responsibly. 

Create a positive learning environment.   

 Pastoral Care is the responsibility of all members of teaching staff at Dunottar, staff must:  

Contribute to the pastoral care and personal development of pupils.  

Report any pastoral concerns to the Head of Year or in serious circumstances the Deputy Head Pastoral.  

Be fully conversant with the Child Protection policy and report any concerns or allegations to the Senior Designated Person. 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the post holder may perform other duties reasonably required by the Headmaster.  

The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage during the recruitment process.