LEAD LEARNING PRACTITIONER (TEACHING & LEARNING)

Location

BLEASDALE SCHOOL
27 Emesgate Lane , Silverdale , Carnforth , LA5 0RG
Tel: 01524 701217
School website: www.bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 58

Information

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 PMLD specialist school nestled in the hills of Silverdale, an Area of outstanding natural Beauty. Bleasdale is a standalone day school for PMLD pupils 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.
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). 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. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. 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.


Closing Date: 09:00 AM on 28th February 2025

Shortlisting: 28th February 2025

Interview: Monday 10th March 2025

Essential Qualifications

QTS Status

Degree Qualification Appropriate to Post

Desirable Qualifications

SEN Qualification

Essential Experience

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.

Recent, relevant professional development in management

Proven successful teaching in more than 1 Key Stage

Desirable Experience

Relevant management experience

Recent, relevant professional development in management

Experience of working with pupils with PMLD

Proposed Interview Date:

10/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact Sefton Booth, our Headteacher on head@bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.ul

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.