Head of Faculty for Support for Learning

Albyn School; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Albyn School in Aberdeen is delighted to offer the opportunity to become Head of Faculty for Support for Learning. The role involves leading the department across the full school age range (Primary 1 to Senior 6) and working with pupils, teachers and support staff to raise attainment.

The successful candidate will have a background as a primary or secondary trained teacher and will support the values and aims of the school, including development of additional support for learning and inclusion.

Qualifications

• The role oversees a team of four staff (two teachers and two support assistants).
• Works with pupils across the full age range: Primary 1 to Senior 6.
• Open to candidates with primary or secondary teaching background.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Faculty for Support for Learning and develop additional support for learning.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure inclusive education across the age range.
• Support the values and aims of Albyn School and help learners reach their potential.

Job description

Head of Faculty for Support for Learning

We are delighted to offer the opportunity of Head of Faculty for Support for Learning.

This is an exciting opportunity with the Head of the Faculty for Support for Learning working across the whole school community. The Head of Faculty for Support for Learning manages a team of four staff (comprising two teachers and two support assistants). This single department works with pupils across our full school age range, from Primary 1 (age 5) to Senior 6 (age 18).

We are open to the successful candidate being either a primary or secondary trained teacher. The role may also involve liaison with the Nursery and support of nursery age pupils, as required.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can support the values and aims of the school, contributing to the development of additional support for learning and helping all learners achieve their potential.

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 16 November 2026 with interviews scheduled to take place on Friday 20 November 2026.