Vacancies

Invigilators

Employed on a casual basis
Pay scale range: SCP7 (£14.14/hr)

We are looking for exam invigilators, for the academic year, to join our rota to work on a casual basis, at most times during the year, for both internal and external exam periods.

Paperwork and filing skills are required, with the ability to follow precise instructions. We are looking for people with a flexible attitude, the ability to work as part of a team and people who have good attention to detail. Training will be given.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

To apply, please complete the Support staff application form and send with a covering letter  (no more than 2 sides A4), addressed to Mrs J. Bell, to hr@elawnswood.co.uk or you can send an application form to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG for the attention of Mrs J.Bell, Headteacher.

Closing date: Ongoing

Job Description

Person specification

Assistant Headteacher

Permanent, full time
Payscale range: L14 – L18
Required from: January 2027

We are looking for someone with talent, ambition, and experience to join our senior leadership team to lead on elements of the school improvement plan. Whilst we are looking for the right leader to join our team, this role will lead on personal development and wellbeing, including the pupil premium strategy.

The successful candidate will have experience at senior or middle leadership with a strong track record of delivering continuous school improvement. They will also be a confident leader of staff, able to inspire students of all ages, and have a commitment to partnerships and collaboration. We need someone with enthusiasm; a ‘can do’ mentality; and an ability to inspire others and translate a vision into reality.

Lawnswood School will offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with a collaborative leadership team that’s passionate about the progress and development of every student. The specific responsibilities of the post will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be linked to our school improvement priorities.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history, and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. Lawnswood School is not registered with the UK Government to offer visa sponsorship. For further details, please contact the school on 0113 284 4020.

Send your completed application with a covering letter (no more than two A4 sides) addressed to Mrs J. Bell, to hr@elawnswood.co.uk.

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 19 October 2026

Interviews are scheduled for week beginning Monday 19 October 2026

Recruitment brochure

Subject Leader of Drama

Job Type Full-time, permanent
Required from January 2027
Payscale MPS / UPS + TLR2b
Closing date Wednesday 14 October 9am

We are looking for a Subject Leader of Drama with talent, ambition, and the desire to lead and build upon the excellent teaching and learning at all stages in the Drama curriculum. You will be an outstanding practitioner, with previous experience of responsibility and leadership within a team.

The successful candidate joins the school at an exciting time: the Drama department has a sustained history of achieving excellent outcomes for students and continues to thrive. We have recently been awarded the Artsmark Gold accreditation in recognition of the fantastic work across the Performing Arts teams at Lawnswood School. We have a wonderful, talented student body, who deserve every opportunity to practise their skills; we are looking for a Subject Leader who will continue to match this and ensure that our students can go on with the confidence and experience needed for a future in Performing Arts if they so choose.

We need someone with enthusiasm, a ‘can do’ mentality, an ability to inspire others and translate a vision into reality.
Lawnswood School can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with a collaborative leadership team that’s passionate about the progress and development of every student.

The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. Lawnswood School is not registered with the UK Government to offer visa sponsorship. For further details, please contact the school on 0113 284 4020.

Send your completed application with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) to Mrs J Bell, Headteacher by email to hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5AG.

Closing date: Wednesday 14 October at 9.00am
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 19 October 2026

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Pastoral Support Worker

Full-time, permanent, term time only + 6 days
Payscale: B3 SCP 7-11 (actual salary £23,578 - £24,328)
Required from: As soon as possible

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly skilled pastoral team. We are looking for a Pastoral Support Worker, who has the skills and desire to be part of our pastoral team. The successful candidate will have experience of working with and supporting young people and their families.

We need someone with enthusiasm, a ‘can do’ mentality, and an ability to build positive relationships. We will expect you to implement interventions and engage with young people, including those that are disaffected. This role affords the opportunity to work with a team of talented and dedicated colleagues.

Lawnswood School can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with a collaborative leadership team that’s passionate about the progress and development of every student.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Send your completed application with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) to Mrs J Bell, Headteacher by email to our HR Administrator to hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5AG.

Closing date: Monday 19 October 2026 at 9am
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 20 October

Recruitment brochure