Welcome to our recruitment page, where you will find details of all our current vacancies and how to apply.

All vacancies are posted as and when they arise. Our jobs are usually advertised on the Barnet School Vacancy portal and on TES jobs. 

SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The Headteacher ensures that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance.  All the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website.  We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Candidates will be asked to clarify their online presence within the application form.

 

WE ARE RECRUITING!

Exciting opportunity at Mapledown School! Due to internal staff promotion following a restructure, we are recruiting an outstanding Head of Department / Learning Zone Lead to join our staff.

Key areas of responsibility and Purpose of the role:

• To have a pivotal role in implementing and embedding the school’s ethos and fostering a positive workplace culture.

• To contribute to the safeguarding of pupils and staff by keeping up-to-date with good practice and training and act as an exemplar in terms of own safeguarding practice across the zone. Learning Zone Lead are expected to have a sound understanding of safeguarding policies and practices and work within these.

• To work with the Assistant/Deputy Headteacher to develop the curriculum within the zone and beyond to ensure it is responsive to individual needs and promotes effective teaching and learning for pupils. 

• To support and lead Learning Zone 1 in implementing our Teaching and Learning Guidelines, assessment and curriculum, to promote and enhance effective teaching and learning for pupils.

• To identify priorities for the School Development Plan and report on progress to the school leaders.

• To lead, in collaboration with Senior and Middle Leaders, the development of the school’s Post-16 offer, curriculum and Preparation for Adulthood pathways.

• To liaise with colleagues in their Learning Zones and draw up an annual Learning Zones Development Plan.

• To ensure that teachers in the zone adhere to the school's expectations in relation to curriculum monitoring, timetabling, record keeping and assessment. 

• To audit resources and ensure that resources are purchased in line with annual budgets and Learning Zone Action Plans and effect any repairs or replacement of resources.

• To be a point of reference and support for colleagues.

• To maintain their specialised knowledge of teaching and learning in their Learning Zones and be prepared to share and model good practice.

• To manage the day-to-day arrangements for the learning zone.

If you want to make a difference to young people’s lives, we are looking for inspiring and highly motivated teachers. If you would like to join our friendly, enthusiastic and hard-working team, we look forward to receiving your application.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has successful teaching experience in a special educational needs school and with a range of learners

• Has undertaken an NPQ (desirable) or similar post graduate qualification/certification

• Holds positive values and attitudes and adopt high standards of behaviour in their professional role.

• Takes part in the corporate life of the school and promote fundamental British Values.

• Is able to lead, motivate and enthuse others

• Is able to keep abreast of current educational thinking

• Is able to work strategically and consider the whole school's needs as well as that of the particular learning zone

• Is able to demonstrate good communication skills, organise, prioritise and delegate

• Is able to set challenging and well-matched targets for pupils and staff

• Carries out the duties and responsibilities of the post, in accordance with the school’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety Guidance and Legislation.

• Takes responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and secure knowledge of processes for safeguarding pupils' welfare and well-being

• Has experience of monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality of teaching and learning

• Is able to remain positive and enthusiastic, including when under pressure 

• Is able to plan, allocate, delegate, support and evaluate work undertaken by individuals and teams 

• An outstanding classroom practitioner, with experience working with pupils with severe learning difficulties, physical difficulties and communication difficulties

• Is able to inspire, challenge and motivate all children, and provide outstanding learning experiences to students with a range of complex needs 

• Is creative, innovative and has a passion for improvement

We can offer you:

• A warm, supportive and positive learning and working environment

• One day PPA weekly release for all teachers, with additional planning time for middle leaders (0.5 days)

• Staff who are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students at Mapledown

• A class team structure of one lead Teaching assistant and 2 to 4 additional support staff, depending on cohort size and need.

• The opportunity to be part of a team where skills, enthusiasm and desire to succeed will be recognised

• The opportunity to play an active part in the school’s development

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Mapledown School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please apply to office@mapledown.barnet.sch.uk 

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 22 April 2025

SHORTLISTING: 23 April

INTERVIEWS: Week beginning 28 April 

START DATE: 1st September 2025

“This Post is Subject to Safer Recruitment and an Enhanced DBS with Barring Check is required for this Post”.

 “Barnet Council is committed to making sure that everyone living in Barnet is safe and protected and that our specific statutory responsibilities to safeguard children and vulnerable adults are effectively met”