Job Vacancies

We currently have 1 vacancy available.

If you wish to apply for one of our vacancies please complete an application form, CV's will not be accepted. Completed application forms should be returned by email to HR@lwf.lincs.sch.uk or hardcopies to St Lawrence or St Bernard's School no later than the deadline specified for the post.

The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for anyone appointed.

We encourage applicants to visit our Federation, please ring 01507 603776 (St Bernard's School) to make arrangements.

Head of School – St Lawrence

Required for May 2019 or sooner (September 2019 at latest)

Leadership Pay Range (Dependent on strengths / experience – potential for additional responsibility around School Improvement planning and delivery across LWF)

Are you looking to extend your leadership experiences? Why not join an organisation that supports your development professionally and personally.

Lincolnshire Wolds Federation is an all through, all need Federation, across 2 schools, providing for young people with complex, severe, moderate additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, communication and interaction differences. We are looking to recruit an inspirational Head of School, to our family of professional staff, in helping us continue to transform the lives and life chances of all our students.

Are you:

an exceptional, motivated, inspirational and reflective Leader

Do you:

have a proven track record of school improvement and driving change to ensure outstanding outcomes for students.
hold high expectations and are committed to raising standards and aspirations for all
have the ability to coach, mentor and empower others
hold a creative and inspiring approach to leading a school community to provide an inspiring, personalised and purposeful approach to teaching and learning,
have the ability to motivate and inspire others
have a proven record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
hold a clear understanding of the current practices and requirements within specialist education

In return we can offer:

A supportive, welcoming, friendly and hardworking staff and school community
A Trust with a proven commitment to the professional development of all its staff, within a coaching ethos. Personal wellbeing is a priority to us for both staff and students.
Positive relationships with multi-agencies
Highly regarded staff team with a range of skills and expertise

We encourage applicants to visit our Federation please ring the office on 01507 522563 (St Lawrence’s Site) to make arrangements.

Please send completed application forms for the attention of Emily Smith to HR@lwf.lincs.sch.uk

For questions and discussion around the role please contact: Lea Mason, Executive Head on 01507 522563

Closing date for applications: Friday 8^th March Interview date: 14th / 15^th March

If you are not invited for interview please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Downloads: Job Description and Person Specification, Application Form (MSWord), Application Form (PDF)

LWF ACADEMY ADVOCATES (GOVERNORS)

WE NEED YOU!!

DO YOU HAVE TIME TO GIVE YOUR SUPPORT?

We have 6 meetings per year, alternate between St Lawrence School and St Bernard’s School sites
Meetings are usually on a Tuesday between 5pm and 7pm
You will need to be able to commit to at least 2 visits to school – focussing on an area you are interested in, alongside our development plan

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED TO BE A PARENT ADVOCATE?

Be a good listener
Be able to ask questions to challenge thinking to aid the development of our schools

TRAINING, SUPPORT AND A FULL INDUCTION ARE AVAILABLE AND YOU WILL BE LINKED WITH AN ADVOCATE BUDDY TO SUPPORT YOU

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT:

Lea Mason lea.mason@lwf.lincs.sch.uk or Kay Smith (Clerk) kay.smith@lwf.lincs.sch.uk