SENCo & Head of Learning Support

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and innovative SENCo and Head of Learning Support to join our thriving Preparatory School to lead and develop this integral department.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate with a passion for helping young children to reach their academic potential alongside supporting their social and emotional development. You must be an excellent communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and pupils to achieve the best outcomes for each individual child. A strong sense of empathy and compassion will be central to achieving success in the role.

The SENCo will be Head of Learning Support, leading and managing a team of Learning Support Teachers and Assistants, and working closely with the Deputy Head of Learning Support, pastoral and academic deputies, the Head of Pre-Prep, other academic staff, the Registrar and the Bursar. 

The SENCo plays a key role in determining the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision in the school in order to cater for the individual needs of pupils with SEND. You will ensure children with learning difficulties are identified as early as possible, arrange assessments, allocate Learning Support staff and oversee, produce and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Target and Strategy plans.

We encourage the provision of additional support to pupils and parents by way of information sessions, Parent and Pupil Networks and Learning Support assemblies and outings, and you would be responsible for driving forward these types of initiative.

From September 2023 the department will be based in a newly designed and refurbished Learning Support hub, and will continue to have access to high quality resources and equipment. A culture of CPD is encouraged and supported.

Moulsford Prep School is an independent preparatory school for 390 pupils, aged 3 to 13, situated on an idyllic 30-acre site on the banks of the River Thames, near Wallingford in South Oxfordshire. The School becomes co-educational from Pre-School to Year 2 in September 2023. We remain all-boys from Years 3 to 8.

The School recognises the importance of creating the right work/life balance, of nurturing and developing staff, and creating a community.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including submission of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.

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