Wembley College: Head of Department
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Description
Wembley College is a leading, English Medium, co-educational, independent school situated on a beautiful campus amongst the rolling hills of Greytown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. An hour from Pietermaritzburg and an hour from Ballito makes for an ideal ‘country school’ within easy striking distance of a Central Business District and the warm KwaZulu Natal coast. Founded in 1997, the school enters candidates for the Cambridge Examinations that are set externally and recognised world-wide.
Description
Wembley College is a leading, English Medium, co-educational, independent school situated on a beautiful campus amongst the rolling hills of Greytown in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands. An hour from Pietermaritzburg and an hour from Ballito makes for an ideal ‘country school’ within easy striking distance of a Central Business District and the warm KwaZulu Natal coast. Founded in 1997, the school enters candidates for the Cambridge Examinations that are set externally and recognised world-wide.
The following position has become available for a Head of Department: Academic Support, based in Greytown.
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.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- An appropriate four-year teaching qualification and/or recognised postgraduate qualification in Learning Support, Inclusive Education, Educational Psychology or a related field.
- A minimum of five years' relevant experience in academic support, learning support or educational leadership within a mainstream school environment.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying barriers to learning and implementing effective intervention and support strategies.
- Sound knowledge of standardised assessment, literacy, numeracy and cognitive data analysis.
- Experience working collaboratively 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.
Work Level
Middle Management
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Greytown
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