The Support for Learning Department aims to develop and support a pupil’s learning wherever a need is encountered or any barrier to learning is identified, be it temporary or longer term, in order to equip pupils with skills and strategies which will help them to succeed independently and with confidence, in their current and future learning environments. Support is offered both in the subject area class and in dedicated classrooms located in the school.
Key areas of responsibility for teachers within Support for Learning include:
- Planning and presenting a coherent teaching programme
- Developing areas of the school curriculum and Support for Learning processes
- Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils
- Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
More key responsibilities can be found in the attached job advert.
Experience of supporting pupils with a variety of learning needs is desirable and candidates should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of how pupils learn, be able to remove barriers to their learning and offer appropriate strategies for supporting learning and teaching. The successful candidate will work in a collegiate manner to meet the needs of pupils and will participate in parents’ evenings and pupil planning meetings.
The academic standard throughout the school is high. We believe that we have retained what is best from traditional approaches, while incorporating the most effective modern strategies and key principles. Individual, class and group teaching methods are used throughout the school. The Support for Learning Department ensures continuity of support for pupils as they progress through their career at the Academy.
How to Apply:
Letters of application, accompanied by the completed application form should be sent to The HR Assistant, Dollar Academy, Dollar FK14 7DU (or by e-mail to recruitment@dollaracademy.org.uk) by 12pm on Friday 18th October 2024 with interviews being held w/c 28th October 2024.
All teaching appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory PVG membership certificate from Disclosure Scotland.