Job vacancy details
School Improvement Adviser - Learning Difficulties and Disability (LDD) and Primary
Employer:Doncaster Schools
Reference:T38
Salary:Soulbury 17-20 (+ 3 SPA points) £48893 – £52121 (+ 3 SPA points to £55220)
Hours:37 hours per week
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Location:Council House College Road Doncaster
Closing date:26/09/2008 12:00 PM
Doncaster is a borough undergoing massive economic renewal. A central part of its aspirations for future prosperity is the quality of education in our schools.
The Directorate of Children and Young People’s Services has been given challenging targets to improve achievement in the Borough at all key stages, including the Foundation Stage.
We have a dedicated team of primary specialist advisers who work closely with schools to develop and promote innovative approaches to educational change and development. A large part of the role is to further develop the support for LDD within all schools in the authority, including our five new special schools. Could you add to the strength of this team and help us to enhance our achievements? We are seeking to attract a committed and enthusiastic person to bring additional expertise and drive to our team.
Who might you be? You may be a successful primary headteacher who is looking for a change and a new challenge either as a full time career move or on a part time basis alongside your current headship. Equally you might already be working in School Improvement and feel attracted to the challenges and career development that Doncaster can offer. You may even be someone who is currently working as a freelance consultant after a successful career track record in school leadership. You will have had significant involvement with additional needs in mainstream schools or with special schools and settings and be well informed about current developments in this area.
New advisers might join us on a permanent basis, or as a secondment. Requests for flexible working arrangements will also be considered.
If you would like to find out more about how you can make a difference to the children in Doncaster’s schools, please ring either Iain Peel, Principal Adviser on (01302) 737016 or Kate French, Senior Primary Adviser on (01302) 737248 for an informal discussion about this exciting career prospect.
For an application form and briefing pack please phone (01302) 862610. You can apply online, view further information, job descriptions and person specifications at www.jobsdoncaster.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is 26 September 2008. Shortlisting will take place on 30 September 2008 with interviews scheduled for 20/21 October.
The interview date for this post is shown above. If you have not heard from us by this date, please assume you have not been short-listed for interview for the post. Many thanks for your interest in this vacancy.
Doncaster Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.
Applications from all sections of the community are encouraged in order to ensure our workforce reflects the community.
Equal Opportunities
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome of applications from all sectors of the diverse community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.
- To assist you with your application the Candidate Information Pack below gives further information about making an application to the Council.
