About This Role
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which is proud to be rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every area. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.
The Role
The Study Support Department comprises a large team of dedicated and professional staff, committed to the support of students with a wide range of specific learning difficulties. It has a very strong reputation, both within and outside the College, for the quality of its work. This is a rare opportunity for a qualified teacher to join the team as a specialist SpLD Teacher/Assessor. You must have a teaching qualification, including an SpLD teaching qualification (Level 5) and hold either a current Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment Practising Certificate or a post-graduate qualification (Level 7) in individual assessment. Experience in teaching students with SpLDs in the post-16 sector and assessing under JCQ regulations, is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Support students with specific learning difficulties.
- Assess students under JCQ regulations.
- Provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
Qualifications
- Teaching qualification.
- SpLD teaching qualification (Level 5).
- Current Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Assessment Practising Certificate or post-graduate qualification (Level 7) in individual assessment.
- Experience in teaching students with SpLDs in the post-16 sector.
What We Offer
Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, ‘5 days of Christmas’ treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.
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