Head of Learning Development - Full-time - Special Needs Position

St Michael's Prep School, Otford

Ref:KCC886-6016-140T
Posted:10/09/2020
Pay:Leadership scale £42,529 - £44,599
Start Date:January 2020
App Close Date:24/09/2020 at 12:00
Interviews:Week Commencing 5th October 2020

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Are you passionate about pupils’ development and enthusiastic to take on a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to take on the role of Head of Learning Development. You will have the unique opportunity to make a real difference to the progress of all children. You will lead, manage, develop and maintain high quality AEN provision throughout the school, enabling high quality teaching, excellent learning outcomes and success for all pupils.

Working closely with the Head Teacher and, as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of SEND, communicating with other teachers, parents and external agencies where necessary, leading training.

To apply for this exciting role please send applications with a covering letter to:

Mrs Kim d’Albertanson at

recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Midday on Thursday 24^th September

INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning 5^th October 2020

St Michael’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service

Information about the school

St Michael’s is academically successful while remaining proud of its non‑selective, inclusive ethos and strong sense of community. Our academic and co‑curricular provision ensures that children flourish.

Our purpose‑built Pre‑Prep, with specialist spaces and wraparound care, provides a stimulating start to school life. The Early Years (Nursery to Reception) offer a nurturing foundation before pupils move into Years 1 and 2.

From Year 3, pupils join the Prep and benefit from excellent facilities and increased specialist teaching. Subject expertise grows progressively, with a more structured specialist model from Year 5, ensuring pupils are well prepared - academically, personally and organisationally - for senior school.

Our St Michael’s Learning Behaviours - Creativity, Independence, Resilience, Collaboration and Engagement - are introduced from Reception and embedded throughout the curriculum.

In Years 7 and 8, pupils benefit from the St Michael’s Diploma, an enquiry‑based programme designed to develop curiosity, confidence and creativity alongside Common Entrance and KS3 study.

Pupils move on at 11 and 13 to a wide range of leading independent, state and grammar schools, with recent offers including: Sevenoaks School, Tonbridge School, Caterham School, The Judd School, Kent College Pembury, Eastbourne College, King’s School Rochester, Ardingly College, Hurstpierpoint College, St Paul’s, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, The King’s School Canterbury, The Skinners’ School, Tonbridge Girls’ Grammar School and Brighton College.

In May 2024, the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) published an excellent report recognising the strength of school life at St Michael’s, including a ‘significant strength’ for our culture of collaboration and mentorship.

St Michael’s is a standalone independent prep school governed by a Board of Governors responsible for strategic oversight. Day‑to‑day operational management is delegated to the Head and the Senior Leadership Team. The Board brings a breadth of professional expertise from sectors including law, finance, HR, engineering and education, providing strong, knowledgeable governance for the school.

Job Contact Information

Name:Emma Blakiston
Address:Otford Court, Row Dow, Otford, Kent, TN14 5RY
Telephone: 01959 522137
Email: recruitment@stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

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