Deputy Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator - Penglais Comprehensive School

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Deputy Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator - Penglais Comprehensive School

We seek to appoint an inspirational Deputy ALNCo who can support the Inclusion Department to ensure that all students make excellent progress.

The right candidate will thrive on the challenge of working with our staff and students to ensure that the teaching and learning is consistently good and excellent; that all students are given opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills according to their needs, and that all students achieve highly, make excellent progress and develop confidence. You will be committed to finding inclusive approaches to inspire students and to improving the life chances of all our students.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play a key role in increasing the aspirations and success of our students, focusing in particular on our students with additional learning needs, thereby contributing to the journey of Ysgol Penglais becoming an excellent school.

Ysgol Penglais has much to offer:

• a research based school with good relationships between staff and students,
• a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders,
• access to the bustling university town of Aberystwyth,
• located on the beautiful Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty.

For further details please contact Helena Clements (PA to the Headteacher) on or email

Ysgol Penglais is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS and other checks appropriate to the post.

Ysgol Penglais is an equal opportunities employer.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case by case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling; Welfare; Anti Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

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