Head of Academic Support & Inclusion – Greytown

Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd.; Greytown; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wembley College in Greytown seeks a Head of Department: Academic Support to lead the College's Academic Support Department and coordinate the in-house therapy team. You will provide direct academic support, with remedial therapy and targeted interventions for scholars aged 5 to 18.

Applicants should have a four-year teaching qualification and/or a postgraduate in Learning Support or Inclusive Education, five years' relevant experience, and be proficient with assessment data and Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• An appropriate four-year teaching qualification and/or recognised postgraduate qualification in Learning Support, Inclusive Education, Educational Psychology or related field.
• Minimum of five years' relevant experience in academic support or educational leadership within a mainstream school.
• Experience identifying barriers to learning and implementing intervention strategies.
• Sound knowledge of standardised assessment, literacy, numeracy and cognitive data analysis.
• Experience collaborating with teachers, parents, educational psychologists, therapists and other professionals.
• Strong communication, organisational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Teams and educational information management systems.
• Current SACE registration.
• South African citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Academic Support Department across the College and coordinate our in-house therapy team.
• Provide direct academic support, remedial therapy and targeted interventions for scholars requiring additional educational support from ages 5 to 18.
• Conduct assessments, identify barriers to learning and develop appropriate accommodation and support plans.
• Coordinate intervention strategies and support programmes for scholars.
• Monitor scholar progress and evaluate the effectiveness of support interventions.
• Identify and assist with High School concession applications.
• Build staff capacity through mentoring, coaching and support in inclusive education practices.
• Liaise with families, educational psychologists, therapists and other specialists to ensure effective scholar support.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and learner support documentation.
• Promote scholar confidence, resilience and independent learning.
• Contribute to the broader academic and pastoral life of the College.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Four-year teaching qualification

Postgraduate qualification in Learning Support/Inclusive Education

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Educational information management systems

Job description

Wembley College in Greytown seeks a Head of Department: Academic Support to lead the College's Academic Support Department and coordinate the in-house therapy team. You will provide direct academic support, with remedial therapy and targeted interventions for scholars aged 5 to 18.

Applicants should have a four-year teaching qualification and/or a postgraduate in Learning Support or Inclusive Education, five years' relevant experience, and be proficient with assessment data and Microsoft 365.