Lead Learning Practitioner (Teaching & Learning)
Bleasdale School, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
1 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LDPR 3-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ability to set clear and appropriate targets, feed back to pupils and make
effective use of assessment to promote progress.QTS Status
Degree
Experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs
Good classroom practitioner with evidence of setting appropriate
expectations to advance learning by engaging and motivating pupils.
Experience of effective assessment techniques, including PIVATS or
similar assessments.
Knowledge and understanding of the national curriculum.
Knowledge of how to give positive and targeted support to pupils with a
range of needs.
Ability to differentiate tasks appropriately.
Ability to use appropriately a range of teaching and learning strategies for
whole classes, individuals and groups which stimulate and challenge
pupils.
Ability to set clear and appropriate targets, feed back to pupils and make
effective use of assessment to promote progress.
Good time management skills.
Up-to-date ICT skills to enhance teaching & learning.
Ability to work as part of an effective team showing enthusiasm,
adaptability and flexibility.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to reflect on own practice.
What the school offers its staff
Thank you for your interest in the post of Lead Learning Practitioner teacher in our school. At Bleasdale School we want someone to join us who is relentless in striving for excellence, determined in achieving high quality provision for our pupils and holds the highest standards for staff and pupils alike. You will have the vision, resilience and energy to help our pupils become as independent as they can be through continually asking for the best from all involved in their school life. Bleasdale, an outstanding specialist school nestled in the hills of Silverdale, an Area of outstanding natural Beauty.
Bleasdale, an outstanding specialist school nestled in the hills of Silverdale, an Area of outstanding natural Beauty. Bleasdale School caters for children and young adults aged 2-19 years, with profound and multiple learning disabilities, severe learning difficulties, and/or a diagnosis of autistic spectrum condition aged 2-19 and pride ourselves on supporting pupils and their families through pivotal transitions of their life from portage, nursery, primary, secondary, Post 16 and beyond. The therapeutic curriculum has been carefully crafted within learning journeys to adulthood. Strong multiagency working is weaved into specialist teaching and learning, mirrored by the dedicated school spaces that include: Hydro-Pool facilities, Rebound, Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) green spaces, PE and performance hall (to name but a few). The building holds strong coaching culture at the heart of what we do supporting everyone to be the best person they can be. Ofsted has consistently reached a judgement that Bleasdale is Outstanding, and Bleasdale is proud to hold strong links to other outstanding providers. This role would be ideal for an aspiring senior leader who wishes to further enhance their practice. You will benefit from support and excellent career opportunities in a school with a history of supporting staff to improve and progress. We are interested in what you can bring to our school to benefit our pupils and families. This is an exciting time to become part of the Bleasdale team and we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Commitment to safeguarding
If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bleasdale School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 39 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bleasdale School website
- Email address
- head@bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01524 701217
Bleasdale School is an Outstanding Special School in Silverdale, Lancashire. Silverdale itself is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We encourage all potential candidates to come and see our amazing school in action for themselves!
Arranging a visit to Bleasdale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk.
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