Job Description

Job Introduction

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The Medical Needs and Hospital Education Service provides education for all children of compulsory school age residing in the Bradford Local Authority area who cannot attend full time school due to health and medical needs. Our provision is based at Owlet Road in Shipley, Airedale General Hospital and Bradford Royal Infirmary. We also provide an outreach service teaching children in the home and other suitable venues as well as online learning.



We have a vacancy for an Assistant Head of Provision with Primary phase responsibility and are looking for an experienced and passionate leader to fulfil this role. A high level of knowledge, expertise and understanding of the curriculum across Primary and ability to differentiate for all children including those with SEND. Is required.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

How to Apply

If you think you might be interested in joining our team and would like some further information about this post, please contact Hannah Whittaker on 07974 623628 or email hannah.whittaker@bradford.gov.uk

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.


The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council's Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.