Job Description

Newport, Isle of Wight

Grade 4 A-E, 24,252 to 24,657 per annum pro-rata (actual term time salary 21,453 to 21,812)

Contact:

Jo Kingston on 01983 300333

Vacancy Reference:

2025_1473

Closing Date:

11/08/2025

37 hours per week (term time, plus 5 development days)

Date Required: October 2025

Reporting To: School Business Manager

Lionheart School is a pupil referral unit that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the island.



An exciting opportunity now exists to join our highly inclusive school.


You should have a positive attitude to working with students, parents/carers, and partner agencies to ensure we support and deliver the right outcome for our students.



We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual who can meet the constant challenges presented in this ever-changing environment.



The successful candidate will be solution focused and have a flexible approach to managing a diverse workload.



The post holder will also need to have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

In return we offer:

The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight. Be part of a friendly, supportive and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Jo Kingston, School Business Manager on 01983 300333.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 11

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August 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 13

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August 2025

The Lionheart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed.

PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.



Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.




The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by the following;



unacceptable behaviour policy



employee code of conduct



our values, culture and inclusivity.



We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.




The Isle of Wight Council's Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.




The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.




The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children's Services directorate.




This council and its schools recruit according to the council's Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment

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