A Teacher of Learning Support reports to the Head of Learning Support and is specifically responsible for identifying and supporting pupils on the School’s Learning Support register, ensuring that each pupil is positively encouraged to develop their potential to the full. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching lessons bespoke to the pupils’ learning needs
• Ensuring that assessment is both regular and thorough and that full records of pupils are kept;
• Undertaking development and training in the department and the school;
• Attending regular departmental meetings, and other meetings as appropriate with the Head of Department and Senior Staff
• Cooperating with other Departments in the School;
• Cooperating with Department members;
• Liaising with Heads of Year and the wider Pastoral Team and the Head of Department in matters concerned with pupil discipline and behaviour;
• Ensuring Health and Safety and Child Protection guidelines are followed;
• Creating and maintaining a stimulating environment in departmental rooms;
• Implementing all School policies, and all Departmental policies;
• Contributing to the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils;
• Completing any other duties that may be reasonably asked by the Head of Department.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary, above that of the maintained sector;
• Participation in competitive Defined Contribution pension Scheme
• Fees remission for children of staff;
• Surface Book for every member of teaching staff;
• A commitment to continuing professional development;
• Complimentary lunch during term-time;
• Use of the School’s Sports Centre, including swimming pool;
• Discounted membership to Harrow School’s Golf Club;
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Closing Date: 10am, 22nd February 2024

Interviews: Interviews will be held week commencing 26 February 2024

Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.

Visa sponsorship available

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. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employers and an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service., and it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out if you are shortlisted. Please refer to the School’s Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy for more details. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process can take , on average , one month. Please plan accordingly. 

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.