Learning Support Unit Manager
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
20/06/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/07/2017 23:59
Salary:
Grade 9 £26,882 - £30,153
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Wellfield School
Further Information
Required as soon as possible
Learning Support Unit Manager
Grade 9 (£26,556 - £29,854)
37 hours per week, whole time, permanent
We are seeking to appoint someone who is flexible, well organised and motivated to manage the Learning Support Unit. The successful candidate will work proactively with students with behavioural problems.
We want someone who will lead the work of the LSU, analyse data, line-manage staff, offer support and guidance to parents, be extremely efficient with time and paperwork and be inspirational.
Candidates should:
• Be qualified to degree level
• Have experience of working with challenging children
• Have sound practical, interpersonal and organisational skills
If you feel you have the presence, passion and personality to make this key role a success, then we want to hear from you.
Wellfield was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in March 2014.
As part of BSF the school has undergone an £8.5 million refurbishment so facilities are state of the art. Situated only 8 miles to the east of Durham City the school is well located for access to the A19 and A1(M). It is also within comfortable driving distance of affordable housing and areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
Application packs are available via the school website www.wellfieldschool.net or from Mrs L Willis at the school (l.willis@wellfieldschool.net) . Completed forms should be returned to the school.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 5th July 2017
Please note that this position is whole time, which means that you will be in attendance at work all year round (52 weeks a year) and will have an annual leave entitlement (26 days if you have less than 5 years’ continuous local government service, 31 days if you have in excess of 5 years’ continuous local government service; pro rata for part time), which must be taken during school closure periods. During periods of school closure outside of your annual leave entitlement, you are required to be in attendance at work.
This post is not open to job share.
Wellfield School
North Road East,
Wingate,
Co Durham,
TS28 5AX
Tel:01429 838783
Please note
This job is closed for applications.