Head of Learning Enhancement (Prep)

ARDINGLY COLLEGE; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardingly College in Haywards Heath seeks to appoint a Head of Learning Enhancement to lead inclusive teaching and learning across the Prep School (Nursery to Year 6), ensuring every pupil is supported, challenged, and enabled to reach their full potential.

The role has strategic and operational responsibility for SEND and AGT provision, works with staff, parents and external professionals to deliver targeted interventions, and sits on the Prep School Academic Management Team.

Job description

The Head of Learning Enhancement leads and champions an inclusive approach to teaching and learning across the Prep School (Nursery to Year 6), ensuring that every pupil is supported, challenged, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

The role has strategic and operational responsibility for Learning Enhancement provision throughout the Prep School, including oversight of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those identified as Able, Gifted, and Talented (AGT). The postholder will work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure that effective support, appropriate challenge, and targeted interventions are delivered consistently and successfully.

The Head of Learning Enhancement will ensure a cohesive and strategic approach to pupil development and inclusion across the School. As a member of the Prep School Academic Management Team (AMT), the postholder will contribute to the academic leadership of the Prep School and help shape policy, practice, and provision to secure excellent outcomes for all pupils.

This role reports directly to the Head of the Prep School. In carrying out the responsibilities of the post, the successful candidate will be expected to work in close collaboration with the Director of Learning Enhancement.

A completed application should be submitted by the closing date of {Expiry Date}, although applications may be considered upon receipt.

Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 -18, a member of the HMC and a school of the Woodard Corporation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.