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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Oakfield HBEP (Glenfield), Glenfield Annexe, Station Road, LE3
8BQ (Glenfield but some travel will be necessary between sites)
Salary: L8-12 - £61,534 -£67,898 per annum (Pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 9th July 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
About the Role
Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire’s provision for school aged
children who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent
exclusion from school. We have expanded the age range of Oakfield School and as
a result we are recruiting staff, therefore, you will be part of a vital team in
an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children
who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to
secure their successful next steps.
Role Overview: This role is to provide strategic and operational leadership for
teaching, learning and assessment across the Secondary phase of Oakfield Short
Stay School, ensuring that assessment systems are effective, robust and used to
evidence pupil progress from individual starting points. The postholder will
support high standards of teaching and learning through quality assurance,
coaching, CPD, appraisal and line management of ECTs, UQTs and relevant support
staff. The role will contribute to the effective inclusion, safeguarding, health
and safety, attendance, behaviour and reintegration of pupils, working
collaboratively with school leaders, staff, parents/carers, Leicestershire
schools, the Local Authority Inclusion Team and external agencies to secure
positive outcomes for vulnerable and excluded pupils.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and Inspire: To be responsible for the implementation of assessment
within the Secondary phase and ensure that systems are effective and robust,
so that pupils progress against their starting point is captured.
* Support Reintegration: To ensure that the range of assessment tools give
meaningful insights within Secondary, that enable leaders to make meaningful
evaluations about the quality of teaching and learning and the imp[act that
it is having on pupils progress.
* Accountability: To lead the ECT programme, undertake statutory duties and
provide programmes of development and support.
* Promote Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils
feel valued and supported.
What We Offer:
* Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace
where every day is different.
* Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and
bespoke training.
* Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
* Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young
people.
* Flexibility: Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.
An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see
our policy statement
[https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/recruitment-of-ex-offenders-policy-statement.pdf].
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
* Several years of experience in a Significant experience in working in the
Education Sector Secondary setting and/or specialist setting. And either has
or is working towards QTLS Recent and relevant professional development /
training, LCC Designated Safeguarding Training
* Experience of leading school improvement or a whole department and can
demonstrate a strong track record of delivering whole school impact.
* Experience of leading research informed curriculum practices
* Experience of responding to national changes within the educational landscape
through strategic leadership
* Qualified teacher status
* Significant experience working with pupils with complex needs and enabling
pupils to achieve positive outcomes
* SEN legislation and county SEN policy and procedures
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values
[https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to
delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our
residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these
commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We
are a Disability Confident Employer
[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign].
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time
working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and
hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If
you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be
applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Vicky Edwards Executive Headteacher
Telephone: 07860611280
Email: Victoria.edwards@leics.gov.uk [Victoria.edwards@leics.gov.uk]
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of
life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we
care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV.
That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and
focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and
stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire,
we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application,
ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the
criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we
won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will
be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply
[https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] section
on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient
applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your
application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want
to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our
Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising
a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support
[https://emss.org.uk/support].
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
[https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006].
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in
people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver
public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and
work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the
vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're
starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place
with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we
offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
[https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process]
Our Organisational Values
[https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004]
Our Employee Benefits
[https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits]
Working for Us
[https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]
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