The department also plays a key role in identifying needs early and implementing appropriate interventions, while maintaining regular communication with families and staff to monitor progress. The Learning Skills department will consist of the Head of Learning Skills, a parttime Assistant Teacher of Learning Skills and Access Arrangements Coordinator.

OUR OFFER

 Join a highly talented and supportive team and governing body

 Competitive salary

 Access to our effective Professional Learning programme

 A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings

 A positive and innovative working environment surrounded by students, staff, parents and governors

 A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity

 Cycle to Work scheme

 Free lunch during term time

 Staff are sometimes offered non-contractual School Fees Remission at the absolute discretion of the Governors

REPORTING LINES The post holder will report to the Head of Learning Skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Plan lessons for pupils with additional needs who are taught either 1-to-1 or in small group sessions; share the planning for these where these groups are shared. Regularly review learners’ progress, assessing where necessary.

 Teach Learning Skills small group lessons with a focus on subject support, literacy and numeracy skills, study and revision skills, and independent learning skills. Plan programmes of study for pupils with SpLDs.

 Communicate regularly with parents of pupils receiving support, including at Parents’ Evenings.

 Support identified students in specific lessons, where required

 Support the Head of Learning Skills in:

 identifying and assessing the needs of students with specific learning difficulties, using observation and evidence-based assessment and standard tests

 writing educational support plans to inform and advise other professionals on learners’ specific learning needs

 maintaining detailed records of students SpLDs, testing and ongoing support

 Contribute to providing Access Arrangements for internal examinations such as Mock Examination and End of Year Exams.

 Liaise with other school departments through providing specialist advice to subject teachers.

H O W T O A P P L Y

An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website: www.herefordcs.com/job-vacancies Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG or to recruitment@herefordcs.com

The closing date for applications is 10am 3 October 2025.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School’s safeguarding can be found on the school website. Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline