Head of Learning Support and Inclusion

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Pembridge is the latest demonstration of Inspired's commitment to providing the highest academic excellence, curriculum rigour, extensive premium co-curricular facilities, and the very best support in accessing the top universities in the world.

This exceptional co-educational senior school will open in Olympia, London in September 2025 and will enable students to gain access to Inspired’s global best practices in teaching and learning, as well as global exchange and summer camp programmes, providing students with even more opportunities to transform and broaden their horizons.

The school will build on the academic success and heritage of our Wetherby and Pembridge Hall Pre-Prep and Prep Schools. Wetherby Pembridge will provide a premium, academic senior school pathway for students who are looking for an academically excellent, London co-educational senior school.

The school will feature state-of-the-art learning environments with future-ready classrooms and labs, a library with an eight-floor glass atrium, professional-standard theatre facilities, STEAM Maker Spaces using the latest AI and VR technology, a vibrant Creative and Performing Arts programme and outstanding provision for sport both onsite and nearby.

The Role:

We are delighted to welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Head of Learning Support and Inclusion, to  be in post ready for the school opening in September 2025. This is a rare opportunity for the right candidate to work with the Founding Leadership Team to develop a world-class, innovative whole-school Learning Support provision from the ground up. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for developing first-class provision to support student learning and will work across the school to ensure that Wetherby Pembridge’s outstanding curriculum is fully accessible to all students, including those with specific learning needs.

In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to the Deputy Head (Academic) for all Learning Support provision.
• Serve as the school’s SENDCo, developing and maintaining a whole-school Learning Support policy.
• Work with Heads of Faculty to implement an inclusive academic approach and support teachers with SEND students.
• Manage examination access arrangements with the Examinations Officer and Head of Admissions.
• Liaise with external agencies like Educational Psychologists.
• Develop a screening process for new students to identify potential SEND needs.
• Create and monitor Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for identified students.
• Work with the English Department and School Librarian to support literacy.
• Foster an environment where reading and super-curricular engagement are integral.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support as needed.
• Monitor academic inclusion in classrooms, supporting teachers with accessibility.
• Manage recruitment, induction, and line management of Learning Support staff.
• Ensure the Learning Support Department is organised and inspiring.
• Participate in Heads of Department meetings and update the departmental handbook.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Strong academic credentials, including a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, and the right to work in the UK.
• PGCE, QTS or equivalent.
• Relevant SENDCo qualifications, including Level 7 Assessment Qualification or Assessment Practising Certificate (or equivalent).
• Significant experience of teaching and supporting senior school students with SEND, ideally acquired in a high-performing school environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High levels of digital literacy.
• The resilience, drive, strength of character and sense of both humour and perspective to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and ambitious environment.

In addition, all staff at Wetherby Pembridge are expected to demonstrate:

• Understanding and alignment with Wetherby Pembridge Values and ethos.
• Excellence as a classroom practitioner with subject expertise.
• Ability to assess and adapt teaching, using technology for feedback.
• Outstanding preparation, planning, and a forward-thinking approach to educational technology.
• Commitment to student welfare, including as a Tutor and in PSHE delivery.
• Experience working collaboratively in teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a flexible, positive attitude.
• Commitment to professional development, and ability to engage and motivate students.
• Ability to manage workload, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to support student development inside and outside the classroom.
• Active participation in co-curricular activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and health and safety.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.