Job Description

Dover College

Kent
40,000 per year

Salary:

Competitive (Dover College Pay Scale)

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

6 October 2025

Job overview

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We are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Head of Learning Support at Dover College. This is a brilliant opportunity for the successful candidate to make a highly significant contribution to the special educational needs and learning support provision at the school.

We believe that all children should be equally valued in school and prejudice and discrimination should be eliminated. We strive to develop an environment where all children can flourish and feel safe, which is supportive of all learners and their emotional wellbeing.

Dover College adopts a 'whole school approach' to special educational needs and disability (SEND).

Founded in 1871, Dover College is an independent co-educational school nestled in the historic setting of Dover, Kent.

The College occupies a unique campus on the site of a 12th-century Benedictine priory, giving it a rich architectural and cultural heritage.

From its inception, Dover College has been committed to providing a holistic education, balancing academic excellence with a focus on character development and personal growth.

Throughout its history, Dover College has embraced an inclusive approach, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The school has maintained a strong sense of community and tradition while adapting to the evolving needs of education. In recent years, Dover College has expanded its focus on pastoral care, well-being, and innovative learning programs, including a dedicated emphasis on outdoor education and sustainability through its Forest School and other initiatives.

Today, Dover College is known for its supportive environment, dedication to student well-being, and commitment to fostering resilience and lifelong learning skills. The school's values of kindness, respect, and curiosity continue to shape its identity, attracting students and families who appreciate a balanced approach to education in an inspiring historical setting.Dover College is a prestigious independent school located in the United Kingdom, offering a rich and diverse educational experience to students from various backgrounds. We are currently seeking a full-time Head of Learning Support to join our dedicated team.

If you would like to find out more and apply, we encourage you to read our candidate pack, and submit an application as soon as possible.

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About

Dover College

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Dover College

Effingham Crescent, Dover
Kent
CT17 9RH
United Kingdom

+44 1304 205969

Welcome to Dover College

Dover College was 150 years old in 2021 and has educated over five and a half thousand young men and women since it was founded. We occupy a beautiful campus in the heart of Dover, with buildings dating back to the 12th Century. But there is nothing ancient in our approach to education. Our vision is centred around the following principles:

Small is beautiful!

The values of the family run through Dover College. Our class sizes allow us to nurture confidence, encourage inquisitiveness and celebrate individual achievement.



We are

academically ambitious

. We take the time to really get to know each child so that the right balance of challenge and support is in place based on their needs.

We think differently

. Our distinctive curriculum, connecting Early Years right through to Sixth Form, focusses not only on achieving excellent results but also developing inquisitive and creative minds ready for the challenges ahead.



We offer an

all-round education

. We encourage internationalism, democracy, care for the environment, adventure, leadership and service.



We are

international and local

. We welcome pupils from across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, encouraging everyone to be inclusive, unprejudiced, cosmopolitan and outward-looking.



Whether you are applying for a teaching role, or one within our support services, your contribution to our team will be immensely valuable.

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