Learning Support Teacher (Dyslexia Specialist) Required for January 2020
Knightsbridge School
Kensington and Chelsea
- Expired
- Salary:
- based on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 7th January 2020
- Apply by:
- 18 October 2019
Job overview
Learning Support Teacher (Dyslexia Specialist)
Required for January 2020
Knightsbridge School is extending its provision to 16 from 2020 and as a result has a wonderful opportunity for a learning support teacher to join our SEN team. Working within a highly supportive and nurturing environment you will advise our academic staff on learning support issues with the guidance of our Head of Learning Support. You will be a dyslexia specialist with at least an OCR5 qualification (OCR7 is desirable) and have a high degree of empathy and diplomacy.
Knightsbridge School currently educates 430 boys and girls from ages 3 – 13 school, which is set in the heart of London, combines a warm and nurturing environment with excellent resources, a commitment to teamwork and the professional development of staff.
Further details of the vacancy can be found on our website. To express your interest, please submit your CV and a supporting statement in the first instance. Completion of our application form will be required prior to interview. Any questions can be directed to Rosie Binns at HR@knightsbridgeschool.com or 020 7590 9000.
Knightsbridge School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks and other relevant employment checks.
Closing date for Applications: 18th October 2019 (but please don’t wait until the deadline!)
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About Knightsbridge School
Knightsbridge School is an independent, mainstream, mixed preparatory school for children aged three to thirteen. Located in central London, it has approximately 398 students.
Knightsbridge School opened in September 2006, housed in two mansions, and has since redone much of its décor. There are now well-equipped classrooms, a science laboratory, an ICT suite, an in-house catered dining hall, a performing arts studio, music rooms, a library and an art studio.
Principal
Magoo Giles
Headteacher
Shona Colaco
Vision and values
The preparatory school aims to establish a love of learning in each student by creating a positive and stimulating environment. Teachers strive to provide a holistic, balanced and varied curriculum so each pupil can reach their full academic potential. The values they promote are: mutual respect, independent thinking, positive attitudes and participation.
Knightsbridge School concentrates on classical education, with an emphasis on literacy and reasoning, as well as encouraging children to take part in extra-curricular activities. It offers an extensive programme, from judo and fencing to ballet and cookery. A modern language, either Italian, Spanish, Mandarin or Greek, must also be taken alongside French lessons.
ISI report
“Knightsbridge School is highly successful in meeting all of its aims. The achievements of its pupils, including those of children in the EYFS, are excellent. Pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND or EAL and the more able, make rapid progress. Many older pupils are successful in gaining entry to highly selective senior schools.”
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