Deputy to the Head of Learning Support

Deputy to the Head of Learning Support Cranleigh Senior is seeking a dedicated and qualified Deputy to the Head of Learning Support to assist in leading our dynamic Learning Support Department. In this role, you will deliver high-quality 1-1 and small group support for Key Stage 3+ pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), while contributing fully to the wider academic, pastoral, and co-curricular life of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Learning Support with departmental leadership, classroom observations, and staff advice.
• Plan and deliver tailored 1-1 and small group support lessons for pupils aged 13–18.
• Interpret specialist reports (EP, OT, SALT) to develop and update detailed pupil profiles and Individual Education Plans.
• Support applications for and implementation of exam access arrangements in line with regulations.
• Liaise with external agencies, parents, and local authorities regarding EHCPs and statemented pupils.
• Perform full academic staff duties, including pastoral tutoring in a House and supervising co-curricular activities across four afternoons a week (including Saturdays).

Requirements

• Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a good honours degree, SEND-specific qualifications, and experience working with 13–18 year olds.

Benefits

• Subsidised housing (subject to availability)
• School fee discount for eligible children (subject to availability)
• Life assurance (3x annual base salary) and pension scheme
• Free term-time lunches and onsite parking
• Full access to school sports facilities, including gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, and 9-hole golf course
• Cycle to work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits. Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the ‘Apply now’ button on the website) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am 12th November. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised. Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check