Head of Academic Support

Wellington College is one of the world\’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils.

Our Academic Support Department are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Head of Academic Support with a love of education to join the team to encourage all students to make progress in this subject no matter their ability.

Dedication, hard work and passion will see you go far at Wellington College, we value and support our staff and you\’ll have the chance to develop your skills.

You will join on a full time, permanent basis and in return as well as an attractive salary and an excellent opportunity to further develop, we offer contribution to the Teacher\’s Pension Scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity schemes, a generous health scheme including an Employee Assistance Programme, private medical, a cycle to work scheme, discounted staff membership to the Fitness Club, free lunch whilst on duty, free parking and school fee reduction.

Key responsibilities (Please see JD for full requirements):

In addition to the general duties of a teacher at Wellington, the post holder has a number of management and leadership responsibilities relating to the co-ordination of the department:

• Ensure that pupils with SpLD\’s are appropriately supported
• Ensure that mainsteam colleagues are kept informed of individual needs
• Identify those pupils who may need additional support
• Ensure that records and maintained and updated
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with pupils, mainstream colleagues, tutors, House Masters/Mistresses, parents and outside professionals to ensure that pupils are properly supported.
• Demonstrate effective leadership qualities, with a proven record.
• Ensure that an annual department development plan is in place and followed.
• Keep up to speed with new initiatives in the area of support for those with SpLDs.
• Manage the Academic Support team and their continuing professional development.
• Take responsibility for the recruitment and appointment within the Department
• We are a seven day a week boarding school and all teaching staff should be aware that there are lessons on a Saturday morning and expects teachers to participate enthusiastically in the activities that are offered to pupils during evenings and weekends

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Good level degree in this subject or another directly related subject or a suitable Post Graduate qualification
• Leading and managing a team
• Thorough knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience
• Teaching experience at A/IB level
• Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice within a boarding school setting
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities (professional, amateur or voluntary)

If you think you\’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team, please apply now.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date or to close the vacancy prior to closing date if deemed appropriate. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are \”spent\” unless they are \”protected\” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.

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