Vacancies

Should you wish to apply for any of our vacancies, please complete either the teaching post application form or support staff application form and forward it, along with a covering letter addressed to Mrs J Bell, Headteacher, to hr@elawnswood.co.uk

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Communication and Interaction/SEMH

37 hours TTO + 5 days

Required from: September 2022 or earlier

Lawnswood School is a thriving school with strong leadership and a dedicated and supportive team of staff. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, a ‘can do’ mentality, and the drive and determination to ensure that the students with whom you work can overcome barriers to learning and progress; helping to keep them safe, happy and successful throughout their time with us.

Your experience in supporting students with Communication, Interaction and SEMH needs will be key and you will be somebody looking to develop your skills further by taking a leading role in supporting provision for students who find school overwhelming. An important part of the role will be balancing the academic curriculum, supporting students to catch up and close gaps in their learning, with a therapeutic approach and intervention when needed. As such, the role offers a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity to be part of an inclusive school with a leadership team who are highly committed to improving the mental health and well being of young people.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

For further information, and to download an application form, please visit www.lawnswoodschool.co.uk. Send your completed application form (Support Staff version) with a covering letter (of no more than 2 sides A4), addressed to Mrs. J. Bell, preferably by email to: claire.johnson@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to HR Admin, Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Closing date: Monday 17^th June 2022

Health and Performance Faculty: Sports Technician - Temporary

37hrs/wk, Term time only, plus 5 training days (one year contract)

Pay Scale: B1, SCP 4-6. Annual Salary £19,264 - £20,043

Actual salary £16,532 – 17,200

Required from: as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a technician to support the Physical Education department. You will work closely with the teachers within your department to support small group interventions, cover lessons for absent colleagues and provide essential administrative and creative support across the subject. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone with experience of teaching and learning, or a love for Physical Education and Sport.

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 check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

For further information, please download the job description and person specification and send your completed Support staff application form 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: Tuesday 14^th June at 9.00am.

Teacher of Science

Full time, permanent

Payscale: MPS/UPS

Required from: September 2022

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and talented teacher of Science to join a hard-working and forward-looking team. The successful applicant must have the ability to teach general science at KS3 and KS4. Teaching of a specialism at KS5 may be available to a suitable candidate.

You must have a strong commitment to teaching across the full ability range, and have a keen interest in contributing to the development of our curriculum to make science accessible and engaging to all.

This is a great time to be joining the Science Department. We have a friendly team that works together to continually improve the way we teach science. This has been reflected in our improving GCSE results and our excellent results post-16. If you have the drive and enthusiasm to inspire and encourage young people with your teaching then you are warmly invited to apply.

For further information please download the job description and person specification and send your completed application with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) by email to hr@elawnswood.co.uk addressed to; Mrs J Bell, Headteacher or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Closing date: Monday 13th June 2022 at 9.00am.

Invigilators

Employed on a casual basis

Pay scale range: SCP 7 (£10.41/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.

We promote diversity and our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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: 28 July 2023

Considering a career in teaching?

We are delighted to let you know that you can now train to teach with Lawnswood School.

Red Kite Teacher Training

As a partner with the Red Kite Alliance, Lawnswood School supports an excellent school-led pathway to train new teachers through Red Kite Teacher Training.

Red Kite Teacher Training offers excellent School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programmes for both Primary and Secondary prospective teachers. In partnership with other schools in the Leeds, Harrogate and surrounding areas, our 1 year course leads to QTS* and PGCE.

Why train with Red Kite?

A dedicated team of experienced mentors, tutors and subject leaders to fully support you throughout the year,
The opportunity to train among a nationally recognised partnership of schools and fantastic employment opportunities in our schools after training,
Full access to facilities at the University of Leeds including their library, sports facilities, support staff and a student card,
A tax-free bursary up to £28,000 available for certain subject areas.

To find out more;

Visit https://redkiteteachertraining.co.uk
or contact TeacherTraining@redkitealliance.co.uk 01423 535 646 @RedKiteTT
* The title of this award is subject to change due to an ongoing government consultation at the time of going to press. For the latest information, please visit the Department of Education website