Head: Student Learning Support and Success
| Location | JOHANNESBURG, South Africa |
| Date Posted | May 29, 2023 |
| Category |
Education / Teaching
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| Job Type |
Contract
|
| Currency | ZAR |
| Street | SOUTHAFRICA |
Description
THE RIDGE IS A LEADING INDEPENDENT BOYS’ PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN JOHANNESBURG
We have an exciting leadership vacancy for a
Head: Student Learning Support and Success
a who would be responsible for driving the future of our Lighthouse vision and impact.
Commencement date: 1 September 2023
The Ridge School has a proud history of meeting boys where they are at, designing individualized learning journeys with the aim of developing flourishing, happy boys.
Function as Head of Student Learning Support and Success:
Responsibilities
Function as Head of Student Learning Support and Success:
- Working alongside the School Leadership Team to ensure that the School is aligned with the guidelines for inclusive education as laid out in Education White Paper 6 (Department of Education, 2001)
- Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the School’s Learning Support and Inclusion policy
- Driving the inclusive agenda so that appropriate practices are embedded in the culture of the School
- Being the key point of contact and liaison with classroom teachers, remedial therapists, external therapists and parents in coordinating provision for students with learning support needs
- Overseeing and managing case conferences, provide feedback and ensure follow-through
- Working with admissions and heads of grades to ensure that prospective students can be adequately supported
- Leading and mentoring the learning support team
- Assisting pupils with learning support needs with the transition to High School
The incumbent should:
- Have a warm, relationship-centred disposition
- Have a track record of leading and inspiring teams
- Care deeply about the growth of young boys
- Have extensive experience and weighty academic qualifications in this field
- Have experience in assessment referrals and processes surrounding these referrals
- Have knowledge of IEB accommodation and concession processes
- Be drawn towards classroom teaching which would also form a part of this role
- Should you be excited about working in a dynamic and forward-looking School environment and be energized by the wholehearted commitment this post would require, we would welcome your application.Applications must:
- be accompanied by a covering letter outlining your perceived suitability for this senior position,
- a CV and contactable references
- reach us by the closing date of Wednesday 30 May 2023
- be sent to gmoore@ridgeschool.co.za
Applying Instructions
THE RIDGE SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The school reserves the right not to make an appointment and an application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment, and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from The Ridge School within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application.
The Ridge School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognizing and accepting this disclaimer.