Education

Wembley College: Head Of Department (academic Support)

Plennegy Group·KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and manage the Academic Support Department across the College and coordinate our in-house therapy team.
  • Provide direct academic support, remedial therapy and targeted interventions for scholars requiring additional educational support from ages 5 to 18.
  • Conduct assessments, identify barriers to learning and develop appropriate accommodation and support plans.
  • Coordinate intervention strategies and support programmes for scholars.
  • Monitor scholar progress and evaluate the effectiveness of support interventions.
  • Identify and assist with High School concession applications.
  • Build staff capacity through mentoring, coaching and support in inclusive education practices.
  • Liaise with families, educational psychologists, therapists and other specialists to ensure effective scholar support.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports and learner support documentation.
  • Promote scholar confidence, resilience and independent learning.
  • Contribute to the broader academic and pastoral life of the College.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

  • An appropriate four-year teaching qualification and/or recognised postgraduate qualification in Learning Support, Inclusive Education, Educational Psychology or a related field.
  • A minimum of five years' relevant experience in academic support, learning support or educational leadership within a mainstream school environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying barriers to learning and implementing effective intervention and support strategies.
  • Sound knowledge of standardised assessment, literacy, numeracy and cognitive data analysis.
  • Experience working collaboratively with teachers, parents, educational psychologists, therapists and other professionals.
  • Strong communication, organisational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Teams and educational information management systems.
  • Current SACE registration.
  • South African citizenship or permanent residency.

Key skills

BachelorsMasters

At a glance

Company

Plennegy Group

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 5, 2026