Deputy to the Head of Learning Support

CRANLEIGH SCHOOL; Waverley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised housing

School fee discount

Life assurance and pension

Free term-time lunches

Onsite parking

Sports facilities access

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Cranleigh Senior is seeking a dedicated Deputy to the Head of Learning Support to assist in leading our Learning Support Department. You will deliver high-quality 1-1 and small group support for Key Stage 3+ pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), while contributing fully to the wider academic, pastoral, and co-curricular life of the school.

Essential qualifications include QTS, a good honours degree, SEND-specific qualifications, and experience with 13–18 year olds.

Qualifications

• Essential: QTS, honours degree, SEND qualifications, and experience with 13–18 year olds.
• Ability to interpret EP/OT/SALT reports to inform pupil profiles and IEPs.
• Experience arranging exam access and liaising on EHCPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Learning Support with departmental leadership and staff guidance.
• Plan and deliver tailored 1-1 and small group lessons for 13–18 year olds.
• Interpret specialist reports to develop pupil profiles and IEPs.
• Support exam access arrangements in line with regulations.
• Liaise with external agencies, parents and authorities regarding EHCPs.
• Perform full academic duties, pastoral tutoring and co-curricular supervision four afternoons weekly (including Saturdays).

Skills

1-1 tutoring

Small group tuition

Observation feedback

Pastoral support

Education

QTS

Honours degree

SEND qualifications

Job description

Deputy to the Head of Learning Support

Cranleigh Senior is seeking a dedicated and qualified Deputy to the Head of Learning Support to assist in leading our dynamic Learning Support Department. In this role, you will deliver high-quality 1-1 and small group support for Key Stage 3+ pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), while contributing fully to the wider academic, pastoral, and co-curricular life of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Learning Support with departmental leadership, classroom observations, and staff advice.
• Plan and deliver tailored 1-1 and small group support lessons for pupils aged 13–18.
• Interpret specialist reports (EP, OT, SALT) to develop and update detailed pupil profiles and Individual Education Plans.
• Support applications for and implementation of exam access arrangements in line with regulations.
• Liaise with external agencies, parents, and local authorities regarding EHCPs and statemented pupils.
• Perform full academic staff duties, including pastoral tutoring in a House and supervising co-curricular activities across four afternoons a week (including Saturdays).

Requirements

• Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a good honours degree, SEND-specific qualifications, and experience working with 13–18 year olds.

Benefits

• Subsidised housing (subject to availability)
• School fee discount for eligible children (subject to availability)
• Life assurance (3x annual base salary) and pension scheme
• Free term-time lunches and onsite parking
• Full access to school sports facilities, including gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, and 9-hole golf course
• Cycle to work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme

Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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.

The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.