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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Oakfield Secondary Provision (Glenfield) LE3 8RA
Salary: Leadership (1-3) £51,773 £54,394 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Working Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 19th June 2026
Interview Date(s): 26th June 2026
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. Our Secondary Inclusion Partnership staff who did put provisions in place for secondary aged children and young people who have been excluded from school, or who are at risk of this, have recently joined the team. Therefore, you will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 11 and 16 who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps.
About the Role
Role Overview: This role is to lead, coordinate and continually develop the Glenfield area site to ensure high‑quality provision. As such, the role would suit an experienced Leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs and lead staff in delivering an educational offer that enables them to overcome barriers to education and re-engage in their education community with their peers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and Inspire: To support the Headteacher with the day-to-day management of Glenfield area site at Oakfield Short Stay School as required by the needs of the school
- Support Reintegration: Drive improvements in pupil attendance, engagement, behaviour and overall outcomes, reducing both permanent and fixed‑term exclusions.
- Collaborate with Agencies: Work closely with educational psychologists, school leaders, SEN coordinators, and other external agencies to support pupil progress.
- Accountability: To lead on outcomes reviews and participate in Statutory Assessments, pupil Transition and re-integration
- 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.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- Several years of leadership experience in a Secondary setting. Relevant experience and qualifications commensurate with the post
- Strong teaching ability in secondary education, evidenced by good outcomes for students. Strong behaviour management experience in secondary education, securing excellent results with priority students (SEN and disadvantaged)
- Experience of working with challenging pupils and developing different curriculum pathways that are additional to the core subjects of English and Maths.
- Experience of leading teams made up of different specialisms and working with different settings to co-ordinate educational packages for pupils at risk of exclusion or who are awaiting specialist education.
- SEN legislation and county SEN policy and procedures
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values 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.
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:
Richard Doyle, Head of Secondary Provision
Email: Richard.Doyle@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 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.
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Contact Details:
Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group Recruitment Team
