Caretaker - Woodley School and College

Woodley School and College is seeking to appoint an experienced and capable Caretaker to work at a satellite provision in Crosland Moor but may be required to work if necessary, at the main Woodley School and College site.

The post will be a permanent position working 15-20 hours per week on a split shift, exact hours tbc. but roughly:

• Mornings          7.30 am (fixed time) – 9.30 am
• Afternoons       4.30/5.30 pm – 6.30 pm (fixed time)

During school holidays, hours are more flexible and can be arranged in discussion with the Business Manager and based on works required etc.

Annual Leave entitlement is 27.5 days + bank holidays. When you have completed five years continuous service you get an additional five days holiday entitlement. All holidays wherever possible are to be taken during school closure periods. 

Woodley School and College is a Kirklees Local Authority special school for children and young people with autism aged 5-19. We are looking to appoint, enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistants to join our committed and friendly team of happy and hardworking staff and children.

You will be someone who will share our vision for high standards in all aspects of school life. Particular emphasis will be on supporting learning and social and emotional needs, working alongside the class teacher. The ability to relate with children/young people from diverse backgrounds is essential for this job, as well as having good verbal communication skills in order to liaise with children/young people and other staff members.

We are looking for an inspirational individual to join our team. We are looking for effective and a motivated professional with unlimited ambition for the pupils, themselves and the school. We want someone who will challenge, stimulate and support pupils and staff to achieve their best through:

• Inspiring trust and confidence
• Building team commitment
• Engaging and motivating pupils with autism
• Being a flexible, reflective and self-evaluating practitioner
• Takes positive action to improve the quality of learning throughout the school

We can offer:

• A well-resourced and pleasant working environment
• A supportive leadership team school which values and invests in all our staff
• Bespoke CPL opportunities to support you to meet the needs of our pupils
• A school committed to its children and families
• An ethos based on improving the Quality of Life for its students and staff
• Full training in all aspects of school maintenance, cleaning operations and Health and Safety (Previous experience would be desirable but not essential).

Main duties will include:

• Opening and Locking of the building, ensuring site and building security
• Ensuring Health and Safety compliance of the site
• Reactive and proactive maintenance including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Ensure statutory checks are undertake and recorded in line with policy and guidance
• Cleaning as and when required in line with role
• Grounds Maintenance ad upkeep
• Liaising with colleagues, in particular the Business Manager and the lead Assistant Headteacher onsite at regular intervals

Please refer to the job description and employee specification for the full expectations of the role.

If you require further information about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Ann Seed on 01484 223937 or you can visit the school website at www.woodleyschool.org.uk/

Application forms and further details can be obtained from the office on 01484 223937 or by emailing recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk

Completed application formsmust ideally be emailed to recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk or returned directly by post to the address below no later than 9am on 01 July 2024.

If shortlisted, Interviews will be held W/C Monday 08 July 2024.

Commencement would be required from 02 September 2024.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.