As a member of the Larkmead Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the successful candidate will work closely with Cambrian Trust Central Team (Finance, Operations and HR teams), providing strategic leadership and operational direction to the school’s management of resources, site and premises, health and safety, operations, compliance, finance and HR. 

The successful applicant will be highly organised with the ability to lead by example. Candidates must be driven, proactive and committed to the success of the school and to making a difference to young people’s lives. You will need to be motivated, have excellent communication and organisation skills, have a flexible and calm approach and be able to respond to the needs of the school. 

As the successful candidate you will be:

• committed to making a difference to young people’s lives
• determined to support young people to develop confidence, resilience and positive decision making
• compassionate and consistent in setting expectations
• confident working with a range of students, parents, staff and external agencies
• a team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills

We offer:

• an excellent programme of induction and training
• a forward-thinking environment which recognises the benefits of considering flexible working patterns
• a friendly, caring, supportive and collaborative team ethos
• the benefits and support that comes from the Larkmead ethos and experience of ‘one community, individual minds, creating futures’ 

Benefits of working at Larkmead School include:

• Full support for your professional development and future training needs
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment.
• A commitment to offer flexible working whenever we can and to support the work life balance of our employees
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.

For further information please view the full job description and person specification. 

If you are keen to be part of a school with clear, positive values where ‘everyone matters and makes a difference’, then we very much look forward to meeting you. 

Please feel free to make an arrangement to visit to the school, we would be delighted to show you around.  Or for an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of School, Rich Evans.  Call on  01235 520141

Larkmead School is a member of the Cambrian Learning Trust.  The Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

All staff will be expected to promote fundamental British values as part of a school that values diversity and individuality, exemplified in our values of ‘one community, individual minds, creating futures. Larkmead school is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.