The Livity School is a lively and fun primary school for children with complex needs, including children with severe learning difficulties, autism and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding special needs practitioner as Assistant Headteacher who will play a key role in supporting the Headteacher with the leadership and management of the school. This role represents an excellent opportunity for someone to use their deep understanding of and strong commitment to educating children with special educational needs and a rare chance to be directly involved in helping to develop an outstanding and genuinely bespoke provision.
We are interested in hearing from candidates with experience of successful senior leadership, gained in special education, particularly individuals with:

Substantial experience as a classroom practitioner, either in independent or maintained special education.
Recent experience of working successfully in a special school for children with complex special needs.
The ability to lead, motivate and inspire teams to raise standards in student outcomes.
Outstanding expectations for our learners to achieve in life.
Leadership skills to develop a creative and dynamic staff team.
Ability to build and be part of a fully integrated team, where teaching, therapeutic and support staff with specific skills can take the lead in projects and activities.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to lead.
Experience of developing a curriculum appropriate for pupils with complex learning needs.

How to apply:

For job description, person specification, application form please email Brenda McKenzie, Senior Admin Officer: bmckenzie@thelivity.lambeth.sch.uk

To arrange a visit contact Brenda McKenzie on 020 8769 1009.
Closing date: 27th April 2015.
Interviews: 11th May 2015.

Lambeth Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs and in the recruitment pack.

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all. www.lambeth.gov.uk

Livity: Transforming the lives of children with complex needs

Living life positively at The Livity School
Adare Walk, Streatham, London SW16 2PW