Head of Learning Support & SENCo Full Time NEW

Full Time | Permanent Post | Starting September 2026 or January 2027

The Leys is a co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged between 11 and 18. Set in the heart of the beautiful city of Cambridge, one of the world’s leading cultural and academic centres. Established in 1875, The Leys values its history, yet it blends traditional values – courtesy, tolerance, respect, decency – with a forward and outward-looking approach to education. Dedicated staff and superb facilities combine powerfully to prepare young people for the challenges which lie ahead at university and beyond.

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, capable and forward-thinking individual to lead our Learning Support Department. 

The Head of Learning Support will be an experienced learning support practitioner with a proven track record of delivering effective additional support to pupils in either small groups or one-to-one sessions. They will be able to effectively assess pupils’ learning needs, and design personalised learning programmes that support high levels of progress. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to lead high quality training for teaching staff, supporting them in implementing strategies for support within their classrooms.
• Be self-reliant and adaptable.
• Demonstrate high levels of initiative.
• Have excellent organisation and administration skills.
• Use leadership, communication and people management skills, to support and bring the best out of colleagues in their team.
• Show their ability and genuine desire, to develop pupils to their fullest potential.

This role would suit an experienced SENDCo, or an experienced learning support practitioner, who is ready to lead a team and willing to undertake training whilst in post. The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in the School’s extensive pastoral and wider-curricular programme.