Head of Learning Support / SENCo

Wycliffe College; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wycliffe College seeks a well-qualified and experienced professional to lead inclusion and SEN provision across the College and as Head of our Learning Support department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and thriving Department and make a significant impact on the lives and learning of students with diverse needs.

The successful applicant will provide vision for the development of SEN provision across the school, strong leadership and skilful team management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SEN provision across a school.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Desirable Level 7 assessment qualification; NASENCO/NPQSENCO desirable.
• Experience coordinating access arrangements for examinations.

Responsibilities

• Lead inclusion and SEN provision across the College.
• Provide strategic vision for SEN development.
• Manage the Learning Support team and liaise with staff on adaptive teaching.
• Contribute to policy and strategic decisions at College level.

Skills

Inclusion leadership

SEN provision

Team management

Education

Level 7 assessment qualification

NASENCO/NPQSENCO qualification

Job description

Wycliffe College seeks a well-qualified and experienced professional to lead inclusion and SEN provision across the whole College and as Head of our thriving Learning Support department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and thriving Department and make a significant impact on the lives and learning of students with diverse needs.

The successful applicant will provide vision for the development of SEN provision across the school, strong leadership and skilful team management. A Level 7 assessment qualification is highly desirable (or, if not, a willingness to gain the qualification on appointment is essential). A NASENCO/NPQSENCO qualification is also highly desirable.

The SENCo is responsible primarily to the Deputy Head Academic but may also report directly to the Head on strategic matters. The Head of Learning Support sits on the Senior School Senior Management Team and may, at times, be involved at College Leadership level on more strategic matters relating to SEND provision and policy.

The Department

The Learning Support Department is a highly regarded and integral part of the College, playing a central role in supporting pupils. The College recently received an outstanding report following its CReSTeD registration inspection, reflecting the department’s high standards and commitment to best practice.

The department comprises three full-time members of staff (including the Head of Learning Support/SENCo) with relevant qualifications. Additionally, the prep school (soon to be Junior School following the College’s upcoming restructure) has one full-time teacher who leads on day-to-day provision. This flourishing department plays a significant role within the school, liaising with teachers about adaptive teaching, providing specialist teaching and a range of study skills support and ensuring that the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are identified, understood, and met both in day-to-day teaching and through the effective coordination of access arrangements for examinations.

About Wycliffe College

Wycliffe is a warm, inclusive, and ambitious community, located in the heart of beautiful Gloucestershire. We are proud of our strong teaching philosophy, rooted in evidence-informed practice, as well as our exceptional pastoral care and co-curricular provision.

We welcome interest from across all sectors and backgrounds, as Wycliffe values diversity and seeks to be an inclusive community; what matters are your skills as a teacher, your love of working with young people, and your ambition for pupils’ success. You will be supported in your career by Wycliffe’s highly-regarded Teaching Philosophy which is based on evidence-informed practice, staff development and a passion for teaching and learning.

The College is justifiably proud of its outstanding co-curricular and pastoral provision and candidates will be expected to discuss these areas at interview and explain how they could play a full part in them.

If you share our commitment to inclusive education and want to make a real difference in a vibrant and supportive school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Terms of Appointment

This is a full-time permanent position available from January 2027. A later start date may be considered for the right candidate. The college operates for 34 weeks per year, Monday to Saturday, and teaching staff are expected to contribute towards the co-curricular programme.