Do you believe in adding value to every single pupil? Do you want to work in a school where every pupil is challenged to achieve their personal best? Do our three core values of inclusive, individual and inspirational resonate with you?
If this sounds like you and you like sweet treats in the staff room, the idea of dogs around site and a calendar of staff socials then, please, read on.
Shiplake College is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Learning Development teacher to join a friendly and busy department to cover a period of maternity leave (for up to one year) starting in September 2025. Your role will be dedicated to supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties, primarily SpLD-Dyslexia, to enhance their attainment, confidence, and self-esteem.
Shiplake College is committed to a holistic and inclusive approach to education, supporting a higher-than-average number of pupils with various types and levels of Special Educational Needs (SEN). The role would suit an energetic teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning with excellent knowledge of SEN, specifically SpLD-Dyslexia and who can inspire and challenge our pupils.
Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school for around 540 pupils aged 11 to 18. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and in September 2023 girls joined in Year 7, as we look to the future as fully co-educational. Situated in 63 acres of beautiful countryside near Henley-on-Thames, we offer an outstanding education based on small class sizes, excellent facilities and dedicated teaching staff. All teaching staff are expected to contribute to the busy programme of co-curricular activities on offer.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent free lunches and a contributory pension scheme together with access to our gym and sporting facilities and an excellent working environment.
Closing date: 10am Monday 3 March 2025
Interviews to be held Thursday 6 March 2025
A candidate pack and application form can be obtained from
www.shiplake.org.uk/vacancies
Co-educational boarding and day school for ages 11-18
HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA
Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
