Disability Services
Learner Support Manager
The above post is available immediately for a fixed period of three years.
Following a major review of Disability Services, the post of Learner Support
Manager has been created. Along with two other newly created posts, the
successful applicant will join a small, friendly team which provides a quality
support service to disabled students and staff.
Applicants should be qualified to degree level or equivalent and have at
least three years experience of work relating to disability issues together
with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. It is expected that the
successful candidate will have experience of supporting deaf and hearing
impaired students and be qualified to at least Stage III in British Sign
Language. He/she will also have a pro-active practical 'hands-on' approach to
the development of service to disabled students and staff.
A thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and a
commitment to the social modal of disability are essential. Familiarity with
information technology and experience of work in a University or higher
education environment would be an advantage.
Applications from disabled persons would be particularly welcome whilst
affirming that any appointment will be made strictly on merit.
Salary will be on the scale for Administrative Staff - Grade 2 (stlg17,958 -
stlg23,241 p.a) according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries may be made to Judith Russell, Disabilities Officer, tel.
0113 233 3927.
Application forms and further particulars may be obtained from Human
Resources, The University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, tel 0113 233 5771, e-mail
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Details may also be downloaded from the World Wide Web address
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/jobadverts/. In all enquiries please quote the
reference number 123-002-008-049.
Closing date for applications 21st July 1998.
The University of Leeds promotes an Equal Opportunities Policy.
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Judith Mole
Manager
Communication Support Unit
University of Wolverhampton
Stafford Street
Wolverhampton WV1 1SB
01902 322325(v) 322327(m)
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