Learning Support Coordinator
OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus
Newtown
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Negotiable DOE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 23 November 2018
Job overview
Focus Learning Trust is part of OneSchool Global, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 18 countries worldwide, our 10,000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.
Due to stable growth our team are now looking to recruit a Learning Support Coordinator to join our Focus School Newtown Campus. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated LSC to undertake operational leadership of learning support across the campus. You will be responsible for the management, training and deployment of learning support staff, along with ensuring there is clear and consistent communication between colleagues, staff and parents regarding the needs of students.
Our schools offers achievement, opportunity and professional challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education, pay meticulous attention to detail and who wish to maintain our environment to the highest standard. Our goal is to become a leading edge school in every aspect.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational responsibility for the day to day running of Learning Support across School.
- Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning. This includes assessing access arrangements for public exams.
- Maintain the SEN register in accordance with the Learning Support Policy.
- Ensure all teaching staff are fully aware of Passports and targets for students on the SEN Register, and that targets are highly tailored and effective to support students’ progress.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate specific intervention programmes for identified students
- Work with staff, students and parents to ensure pupils are set meaningful targets for improvement and monitor, track and analyse the progress of each student.
- Lead a team of Support Assistants in the planning, delivering, evaluation and review of the Learning Support.
- Deliver training as required, to support teaching and learning for students with learning support needs.
- Organise and manage appropriate learning environments and resources.
- Ensure communication between teachers and parents is highly effective in meeting students’ needs and bridging support strategies between school and home.
You Will:
- Have relevant qualifications or experience working in a school with SEND students or those gifted and talented
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures.
- Have previous experience of coordinating a team of Learning Support Assistants
- Be adaptable, resilient and have a desire to make a lasting difference to the lives of our students
- Enjoy being part of a supportive team
- Be caring and enthusiastic
- Respect the school’s Ethos and Values
In return we offer:
- Enthusiastic and respectful students
- Modest class sizes
- An already successful school with excellent and outstanding aspects
- A strong team of specialist staff
- Support from colleagues within the network of Focus regional schools
- New exciting concepts in education, which include Self-Directed Learning across all Focus Schools
For more information about Focus Learning Trust or specific information relating to our Campus please visit http://newtown.focus-school.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn at Focus Learning Trust
For an informal discussion or visit to the school please contact the Rebecca Midwinter on 01686 670152 or email flt.recruit@focus-school.com for an application pack.
Closing Date for application forms: Friday 23rd November 2018
Interviews will be held week commencing: 26th November 2018
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
Focus School Newtown Campus is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
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About OneSchool Global UK Newtown Campus
We are a small school on the border of Wales; a truly scenic and rural school.
Our school is not just about academic success but also about ensuring we develop and nurture students to become good people who have an awareness of the wider global context we live and work.
Our aim is to ensure that all students leaving the school have a set of qualifications that will open doors for them in the future and are prepared for the world of work and life in the future.
Our students are our biggest asset. They are willing to learn, open to new challenges, resilient, and their behaviour for learning is excellent. Students are taught national curriculum subjects and are offered extra-curricular opportunities as well.
The Campus has great facilities, cross-curricular ICT suite, a Learning Centre and individual laptops for students in Years 7-13. In addition to this, students benefit from a volleyball court, tennis courts and a football field. The campus has a dedicated science lab and excellent Primary facilities.
Why should I work at One School Global UK Newtown Campus?
- Newtown Campus is a place where we engender a culture of learning to learn through a self-directed approach to study.
- We are located in the beautiful Welsh countryside in a purpose-built building designed to facilitate student-centred teaching and learning.
- We are a small and friendly campus where everyone knows each other and works collaboratively towards joint goals.
- Team spirit is key to Newtown, we are looking for people to join our team who are flexible in their teaching approach and willing to try something new. Working at Newtown will provide you with new opportunities to teach across the age range from year 3 to 13.
- We are a forward thinking school who wholeheartedly embrace ICT as a tool to support positive learning outcomes. We employ many E- learning platforms and a variety of technology to enhance the learning experience of our students.
Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.
We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.
In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.
Campus Principal: Mrs Rebecca Midwinter
Number of Campus Staff: 13
Number of Students: 56
Vision & Values:
“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”
In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:
- Integrity - uprightness and honesty;
- Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community;
- Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority;
- Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment;
- Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.
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