Dear colleagues,

The University of North London has (re)advertised for two 
permanent dyslexia posts in this week's Tuesday Guardian: 
Dyslexia Coordinator and Dyslexia Tutor.  The adverts are 
reproduced below.

Application forms and further details can be obtained by 
sending a large s.a.e to:
Human Resources
University of North london 
220 Holloway Road
London N7 8DB
PLease write the job reference on the top left hand corner 
of the envelope.

Or you can view the vacancy details on http://www.unl.ac.uk/hr/vacancy/index.shtml
where you can download the job description/ person 
specification and an application form.

Closing dates for applications is 9 October 2001.


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DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The University has recently integrated its well-established 
services for disabled and dyslexic students to form the 
Disabilities and Dyslexia Service.  We now wish to recruit 
specialist staff to support students with dyslexia and specific 
learning difficulties.

DYSLEXIA COORDINATOR (full time)
£28,374 - £32,886 per annum inclusive
 
The Dyslexia Coordinator will coordinate services and support 
for students with dyslexia and other specific learning 
difficulties and will be involved in developing policies, 
facilities and services for these students.  You will work 
closely with the Manager of the Disabilities and Dyslexia 
Service and will have supervisory responsibility for the 
other dyslexia specialist staff in the service.  The 
postholder will also be responsible for delivering an 
established postgraduate course to train dyslexia tutors 
for HE.

Educated to degree level, you will have relevant 
specialist qualifications and will have a minimum of 
three years experience of working with dyslexic adults, 
preferably in an HE context.  You will have experience 
of service delivery and staff supervision as well as a 
wide and up-to-date knowledge of learning theories and 
strategies for this group of students.  REF SS500


DYSLEXIA TUTOR (full time, term time only)
£24,597 - £28,374 per annum inclusive pro rata

The Dyslexia Tutor will provide specialist support and 
tuition to students with dyslexia and other specific 
learning difficulties.  This will include pre-diagnostic 
assessment, needs assessment and specialist learning and 
study skills support.  You will also teach on an established 
postgraduate course to train dyslexia tutors for HE.

Educated to degree level, you will also have relevant specialist 
qualifications and will have a minimum of one years experience 
of working with dyslexic adults, preferably in an HE context.  
You will have a wide and up-to-date knowledge of learning 
theories and strategies for this group of students. 
This post would be suitable for job share.  REF SS501

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Please pass this email on to anyone you know who may be 
interested, thanks.

Caroline

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Dr. Caroline Davies
Disabilities and Dyslexia Service Manager
Department of Student Support Services
University of North London
166-220 Holloway Road
London N7 8DB
(internal extension 2894)
tel/minicom: 020 7753 5145
fax: 020 7753 5788
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