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

Attendance Home Visits Officer

Job Type Full-time / part-time, term
time only, permanent
contract
Required from As soon as possible
Payscale A3 SCP 3-4
FTE salary £21,467-
£21,804
Closing date Monday 5 October, 9am

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate individual to join our pastoral team as an Attendance Home Visit Officer. In this role, you will support the school’s efforts to improve student attendance by conducting home visits to families of students with persistent or unexplained absences. 

We need someone with enthusiasm, a ‘can do’ mentality, and an ability to build positive relationships. We will expect you to support young people and their families to ensure attendance at school. This role affords the opportunity to work flexibly within the school day alongside an experienced team.

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.
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 hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5AG.

Recruitment brochure

Deputy Student Services Manager & Attendance Lead

Job Type 37 hours per week, term
time only + 5 days,
permanent
Required from As soon as possible
Payscale C2 SCP 15-19
Actual salary £25,823-
£27,575
Closing date Monday 5 October, 9am

An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are seeking to appoint a Deputy Student Services Manager & Attendance Lead to support the leadership of part of our pastoral team at Lawnswood School. This is a new role for our school, and we want someone who will support and challenge both our young people and their families, whilst helping to develop the pastoral team.

The successful candidate will be a confident and effective communicator. They will need to show a relentless drive to improve attendance at school, thinking outside of the box to drive initiatives and work in partnership with other colleagues and stakeholders where appropriate.

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.

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: hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to HR, Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Recruitment brochure

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

Download the recruitment brochure