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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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Invigilators

Invigilators

Employed on a casual basis

Pay scale range: SCP7 (£12.59/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: Ongoing

Job Description - Invigilator 

Person specification - Invigilator    

Learning Manager

Learning Manager

37hrs/wk, Term time only, plus training days (permanent contract)
Pay Scale: C1, SCP 12-17. FTE Salary £26,421 - £28,770 (actual salary £22,724 - £24,745)
Required from: September 2024

We are looking to recruit a dedicated individual to join a key curriculum area across the school. You will work closely with the teachers within your specialist area to support with small group interventions, cover lessons for absent colleagues and provide essential administrative and creative support. A perfect opportunity for anyone with experience of teaching and learning, working with children or a love of a particular subject area that you wish to share with young people.

If successful you would be joining a team of Learning Managers who provide invaluable support to staff and students across the school. If you have a particular interest in a key curriculum area then we will endeavour to match your role to the subject area in question.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children, and expects our 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 Jennie Hill, PA to the Headteacher, hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Closing date: Monday 1 July at 9.00am

Job Description and Person Specification - Learning Manager

Pastoral Support Worker

Pastoral Support Worker

37 hours, Term Time plus 6 days
Payscale: Scale Point 7 - 11 (actual salary £21,002 - £22,458)
Required from: September 2024

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 DBS disclosure.

For further information please visit www.lawnswoodschool.co.uk and 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 8 July 2024 at 9am

Pastoral Support Worker Job Description 

Pastoral Support Worker Person Specification 

Year Manager

Year Manager

Pay scale: SO1-SO2, SCP 23-28, dependent upon experience
Salary: £32,076 - £36,648 pro rata (Actual salary £27,710 - £31,660)
37 hours per week, TTO + 5 days
Required from: September 2024

We are excited to be able to offer the opportunity to join our large, highly skilled and effective pastoral team. We are seeking to recruit a capable, organised and flexible individual to work with a Head of Year to manage the pastoral care of all students within a designated year group in accordance with school aims. Successful applicants will provide the pastoral and administrative support required to manage a year group day to day, pursuing high standards of achievement for all students and overseeing the child protection of their year group.


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 DBS disclosure. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. For further information about the role and to download an application form (support staff version) please visit www.lawnswoodschool.co.uk. Please send your completed application (Support staff version) with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides A4), preferably by email, to Jo Bell, Headteacher, to hr@elawnswood.co.uk or you can post your application to the address above.

Closing date: Monday 8 July 2024 at 9am.

Year Manager Job Description

Year Manager Person Specification 

Physical Education Technician

Health and Performance Faculty
Physical Education Technician

37hrs/wk, Permanent, Term Time Only, plus 5 training days
Pay Scale: B1, SCP 4-6.
FTE Salary £23,114 - £23,893, actual salary £19,880 - £20,550

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 with small group interventions and provide essential administrative and creative support across the subject. This is a perfect opportunity for any one 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: Monday 15 July at 9.00am.

Job Description - PE Technician

Person specification - PE Technician


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