JOB PROFILE

LEARNING SKILLS SPECIALIST TEACHER

WELCOME

Thank you for the interest you have shown
in joining Luckley House School as a
Learning Skills Specialist Teacher.

Luckley House is a warm and welcoming
boarding and day school. We are a
community, small enough at 375 pupils for
everyone to be seen, valued and counted but
large enough to provide a wide variety of
academic, sport and creative opportunities.

Our uniqueness lies in the combination
of our size, Christian ethos and flexibility
to meet the needs of individual pupils
and their families. We provide a distinctly
academic education that is tailored to the
individual needs of each pupil. This is offered
in the context of a broad curriculum which
celebrates the arts and sports as much as
academic achievement.

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified,
innovative, and enthusiastic Learning Skills
Specialist Teacher to join our Learning
Support Department.

Together with specialist tuition, our team of
experienced teachers deliver Study Support
either to individuals or small groups, where we
cover areas such as active learning, the use of
assistive software, strategies and examination
techniques.

We aim to ensure that students with learning
differences are identified as early as possible
in their Luckley House career to ensure that
the most appropriate support is put in place
as quickly as possible. This allows our students
to develop appropriate learning and revision
strategies that will allow them to achieve in line
with their potential.

I am delighted that you are considering applying
for this role and hope that you feel inspired to
submit an application.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Mrs Claire Gilding-Brant
Interim Headmistress

ABOUT LUCKLEY
HOUSE

Luckley House is a co-educational,
independent day and boarding school for
pupils aged from 11 to 18 years. Situated
on the southern outskirts of Wokingham,
Berkshire, Luckley House is set in 20 acres
of landscaped lawns and majestic woodland.
The School has a Christian ethos with a
mission and values which flow from this.

Luckley House offers a highly personalized
academic experience, tailoring its education
to the individual needs of each pupil.

The academic results at both GCSE and A
Level consistently exceed national averages,
and the majority of students secure places at
their first-choice universities.

The mission of the School is to provide an
outstanding education for boys and girls
characterised by academic excellence, a rich and
diverse range of opportunities, aspiration and
enthusiasm for life and generosity of spirit. The
School has strong traditions in music, drama,
art, debating, community outreach and sport,
and there are many cocurricular activities open
to pupils to help them develop their talents to
reach the highest possible standards.

Luckley House was formed in 1959 through
the merger of two girls’ schools: Luckley
School, founded in 1918 on the current site,
and Oakfield House, established in the Lake
District in 1895.  The School adopted the name
Luckley House School in 2013, and in 2015
began admitting boys for the first time. Over
the past decade, student numbers have grown
by over 75%, with boys now comprising half of
the student body. Currently, the School is at its
full capacity of 380 students and has been given
for approval to expand to 420.

The School is committed to inclusivity,
welcoming pupils from all faiths and
backgrounds, which enriches the community
and prepares students for the diversity of the
modern world. Most students live within a
15-mile radius of the School, with many joining
in Years 7, 9, and the Sixth Form from both
independent and maintained schools. There
are 40 boarding places available, with between
35 and 40 students boarding on weeknights,
approximately half of whom are from abroad or
are weekly boarders.

THE ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  To support the provision of an outstanding

4.  To support pupils in developing metacognitive

student experience through providing

skills, resilience and independent learning

JOB TITLE:

 Learning Skills Specialist Teacher

specialist learning support:

strategies.

JOB PURPOSE:   The delivery of high-quality 1:1 lessons
to pupils with specific learning difficulties, such as Dyslexia,
ADHD and other related challenges.

ACCOUNTABILITY:  To the Director of Pupil Progress

  (SENDCo)

     a) Teaching and supporting learners to

5.  Produce and review Individual Learning Plans on

        overcome barriers to the full achievement

a termly basis.

        of their potential.

6.  Support and liaise with subject staff, Form Tutors

      b) Monitoring, mentoring and supporting

and Heads of Section, as necessary.

          learners with EHCPs to ensure they

7.  Provide advice and support to the parents

TO START:

January 2026

TERMS:

Part time, zero hours contract

HOURS:

Up to 12 hours per week,
to be worked over 2-3 days
(More hours may be available)

          achieve best outcomes.

2.  To plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate

specialist teaching to individual pupils

identified as in need of additional support

due to having specific learning difficulties

and/or special educational need.

SALARY:

£44.54 per hour

3.  To teach dyslexic learners using a

of pupils who attend the Learning Support

Department, either for specialist support or

Study Skills courses.

8.  To maintain accurate and confidential records

of support provided, assessments, and

communication with parents.

9.  To maintain Produce pupil reports on a termly

basis.

structured, cumulative, multi-sensory literacy

programme.

10.  Attend departmental meetings as required.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 14 November 2025 (noon)

(Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to
interview and appoint before the closing date)

11.  Attend whole school INSET meetings as

PERSON SPECIFICATION

required/appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

12.  Use IT to a competent standard for teaching,

SpLD qualification at Level 5 or Level 7.

reporting and communication.

Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience.

13.  To stay current with research and best practice

Assessment Practising Certificate / Exam Access Arrangements.

in SEND

SKILLS

14.  Be willing to promote the use of assistive

technology in lessons where appropriate to

individual needs.

15.  Be willing to share resources and ‘best

practice’ with the rest of the Learning Support

Department to continue growth within the

department and maintain/increase academic

success for all learners.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with students,
parents and colleagues.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Confident in using IT packages to support specialist teaching.

Teaching and supporting learning with EHCPs.

Excellent organisational, record keeping and time management skills.

PERSONAL QUALITIES/DISPOSITION

Ability and willingness to support colleagues.

A proactive attitude and ability to use own initiative.

A passion for bettering the lives of students.

Enthusiastic and able to motivate learners.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE

Experience teaching students in a variety of classes and age groups.

Extensive knowledge of learning differences and strategies.

Experience in supporting individuals with the development of study skills and the
ability to apply resources and teaching programmes to facilitate this.

Have experience and understanding of teaching dyslexic learners using a structured,
cumulative, multi-sensory literacy programme.

OTHER

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people.

A strong commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Empathy with the Christian ethos of the School.

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

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HOW TO APPLY

For further details please contact please contact HR on
0118 974 3207 or 0118 974 3223 or via email
Recruitment@luckleyhouseschool.org

An application form is available on the School’s website
(www.luckleyhouseschool.org)

Closing date:  Friday 14 November 2025 (noon)

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before
the closing date.