Description

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WHO WE ARE

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland-s most prestigious international schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps. We welcome children from 2 to 18 years old to become part of a truly international community with more than 120 different nationalities. Our vision is to shape generations that harness differences and empower our students to change the world for the better.

We nurture individual strengths through our outstanding educators and the sheer breadth of opportunities that we offer as part of our curriculum and activities.

Collège du Léman is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of more than 80 premium schools, educating students in over 30 countries.

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LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

     As the Learning Support Coordinator, your main responsibilities will be to:

 

* Promoting the ethos of RISE (Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, Excellence).
* Developing strategic plans for the department, collaborating with colleagues and using data to inform and establish a Vision.
* Liaising with the Head of Student Support Services on the evaluation process, such that good practice can be recognised, refinements to learning support approaches made, and the level of performance documented.
* Overseeing the induction of new Learning support and SEN staff into the department, including a mentor/buddy appointment for an initial induction period of at least the first three months of activity.
* Creating and develop a positive team atmosphere.

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* Providing leadership for the learning support department, ensuring that policies, protocols, and teaching are implemented and reviewed in accordance with the learning support and SEN policy.
* Compiling, and periodically checking a department inventory.

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Duties and Other Responsibilities

* Arranging and chairing departmental meetings (structured and documented using an agenda and action/decision log for each meeting).
* Following and communicating both internal and external directives and other information.
* Representing the department at events such as school, staff, student, and parent meetings.
* Coordinating/facilitating communications between students, teachers, and parents/House Parents, particularly in relation to student academic performance and subject support.
* Checking Learning Support staff timetables (correct allocations, number of periods.).

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* Reviewing application documents for potential new students with learning needs and making recommendations of support as required
* Working closely with the admissions department regarding meeting new prospective families.
* Developing and monitoring IEP/ISP for students ensuring that all students on the master list has an up-to-date IEP/ISP.
* Managing the SEN master list ensuring that it is up to date.
* Liaising with external assessors as required.

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Appraisal and Professional Development

* Guiding and supervising staff through the appraisal process.
* Ensuring that classroom practice across the department is consistent with CDL-s definitions of -Quality Learning- and -Effective Teaching- and Teacher Appraisal Criteria by:

* Undertaking class observations against these standards and giving feedback to staff.
* Establishing and monitoring Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) where appropriate.

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Professional Development

* Keeping abreast of developments in the department field and communicating these to staff.
* Arranging and advising on professional development activities which support staff in reaching CDL-s standards of -Effective Teaching-, the Nord Anglia Education and CDL Teaching Standards and their own professional objectives.
* Facilitating team building and cohesion.

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Examinations

* Meeting examination board requirements.
* Assisting principals & teaching staff to plan room allocations for LS students during exam periods.
* Arranging exams and materials to be used for LS students during exam periods.

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Quality Control

* Analysing standardized test results and promoting ongoing improvement in performance.
* Liaising with Pastoral Heads and Homeroom Advisors to ensure smooth transitions between sections (checking student performance and supporting learning needs).
* Advising Principal(s) concerning the special needs of students (such as extra subject support, tutoring, learning support and/or individual programmes or online courses).
* Monitoring learning areas to ensure that the facilities support learning and are attractive, organised, functional, clean and safe.

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    People Planning of Learning Support staff

* Participating in the recruitment of new staff including Learning support staff to the department.
* Arranging and leading the induction of new staff into the department and school.
* Ensuring course and learning continuity for the students of absent teachers, particularly during a long-term absence.

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**   **SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

* Sound teaching experience in multicultural environments and qualification in Special Needs Education.
* Strong leadership skills: ability to drive a team, think strategically and take ownership.
* Excellent organisational skills: methodical with a rigorous work approach.
* Excellent communication skills: ability to create and maintain professional relationships; to practice active listening and show empathy; to communicate efficiently orally and in writing.
* English mother tongue, bilingual in French would be a plus

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

It is important that the post holder is always aware of safeguarding guidelines and observes a professional distance from students whilst still developing effective working and caring relationships. You understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form. Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.

 

All areas of this job specification are subject to regular review and changes.