Head of Care

Actual salary: £37,000 - £44,176 (FTE per annum £37,575 - £44,862) Grade: Residential Officer Grade D spine 23 to Grade E spine 33 depending on experience and qualifications
Term time only (39 weeks)
40 hours per week with flexibility of day time, evening, and sleep-in duties

Oak Lodge School aims to:

Empower, inspire, encourage and challenge our young people to develop the knowledge, understanding, confidence and skills to become thinking, responsible citizens who can succeed in a changing world.

Our Phoenix House Residential Unit is an integral part of the offer we have available for up to seventeen young people aged 11 -19 years. Weekly boarders flourish in the warm family atmosphere and become responsible, confident and independent young people.

OFSTED rate - GOOD. Oak Lodge is looking for an exceptional person to step into the role of Head of Care. Said individual will have experience and skills we are looking for (see Person Specification) and an understanding of the needs of pupils with hearing, speech, language and communication challenges. If you meet the criteria, you will get to lead a team of dedicated and experienced staff.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
• Automatic enrolment onto the generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 free mental health support, and financial and legal advice
• Extensive training package and CPD opportunities
• Membership with the Smart School Benefits programme (offering a range of savings, from gym memberships to retail stores)
• Cycle2Work scheme

If you're interested in this post, please contact the Headteacher, Caroline Rowlandson on to arrange a visit and meet some of the staff and pupils.

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the 'visit website' button at the top of this page. Alternatively, these can be found at the school website: .

Completed applications should be e-mailed to

Closing date: 21 November 2024 (at noon) we reserve the right to close the applications earlier if we receive a desired candidate.

Interviews: Week commencing 25 November 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

CVs ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Oak Lodge School
101. Nightingale Lane,
London SW12 8NA
Tel :