Dear Colleagues

 

The University of Northampton is seeking to appoint a new Access Ability Team Leader/Disability Co-ordinator.

 

The closing date for applications is 31st January 2013

Interview Date: Thursday 28th February 2013

 

Access Ability Team Leader

£31,331 - £35,244 per annum

 

The Access Ability Team in Student Services promotes equality and access to the University of Northampton for all students with disabilities.  The Team operates a drop in service and appointments for disabled students and applicant visits, plus delivering support services for all disabled students at the University.

 

A Team Leader is required to manage this team.  The role holder will work across the University to further develop policy and procedures to build on the successes to date, and maintain the varied income streams which support this work.  The Access Ability Team Leader will also advise the University on disability issues relating to Equality Act compliance.

 

The team has 2.1 Disability Officers and around 30 part time Dyslexia and Student Support staff.  The Team Leader will also provide initial assessment of student’s disability related needs, strategies and resources and offer advice to teaching and support departments as well as partner colleges.

 

Visit the University job web pages for details on how to apply etc.

https://www.northampton.ac.uk/recruit/details/414/

 

Please bring this advert to the attention of any colleagues or friends who may be interested in applying.

 

Kind regards,

Graham

 

Graham Sellick

Northampton Assessment Centre Manager

The University of Northampton

Avenue Campus, Bassett Lowke

St George's Avenue

Northampton

NN2 6JD

 

Tel: 01604 892668

Fax: 01604 892667

Web: www.northampton.ac.uk/nac

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