Jobs
Woodley School and College is an ethos and values-based employer. We believe in our values and want staff who work in our school to demonstrate these values at all times.
Working at Woodley is challenging, rewarding and no two days are the same. We try to be a flexible employer who cares about the wellbeing of its students and staff, our vision is 'Committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in our school community'.
If you are interested in working at Woodley but there are no vacancies currently on this website contact us. We are always interested in having a conversation with potential new staff.
Our vacancies are advertised through Kirklees Council. Below are links to our current vacancies:
If you would like to apply for one of these vacancies please download and complete a Schools Electronic Application Form.
Activity Support Officer (Lunchtime Supervision) – Various Vacancies
13 June 2024
7hrs 30mins per week term time, working 12 noon – 1.30pm daily in a designated class, you will be expected to be able to work across the range of 5 – 19years.
Salary: Grade 5 + market rate supplement
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 Lunchtime supervisors 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 pupils/students on the school site throughout the midday break, promoting health, safety, welfare and good conduct. You will help support activities and good behaviour in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school, working alongside other staff members. 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
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.
If you require further information about the role or an application, please contact the school on 01484 223937 or email recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk or you can visit the school website at www.woodleyschool.org.uk
Completed application forms must ideally be emailed to recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk or or returned directly by post to the address below or no later than 9am on Monday 08 July 2024.
If shortlisted, Interviews will be held W/C Monday 15 July 2024.
Commencement would be required Monday 02 September 2024.
Educational Teaching Assistant - Various Jobs (Full and Part Time available)
22 July 2024
31.25 Hours per week term time plus 5 inset days, or pro rata for part time applicants
Salary: Grade 7
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
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.
If you require further information about the role or an application, please contact the school on 01484 223937 or email to recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk or you can visit the school website at www.woodleyschool.org.uk
Completed application forms must ideally be emailed to recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk or returned directly by post to the address below no later than 9am on Monday 09 September 2024.
Previous applicants need not apply.
If shortlisted, Interviews will be held W/C Monday 16 September 2024.
Commencement would be required from 04 November 2024.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Practitioner
22 July 2024
https://www.bild.org.uk/about-pbs
1 x Full time permanent position working term time plus the equivalent of 1 week of inset
days and 4 weeks during holidays. Part time working may be considered.
Woodley School and College is seeking to appoint an outstanding PBS Practitioner who has passion and has drive to empower our students to improve communication, independence and achievement.
Salary: Grade 9-10
Salary starting point is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
We are looking for a person who has already started their PBS qualification journey. You may have the BTEC level 4/5 in PBS or have just started your masters, wherever you are we are excited to meet you. Our mission is to develop PBS practitioners to be the best they can be whether that be supporting tier 3 & 2 students or helping class staff to develop tier 1 school wide strategies. Your valued input will be supported by full professional supervision from a level 7 practitioner and UKABA board member. You will:
- Inspire trust and confidence
- Be a skilled team operator
- Have a great understanding of the challenges autistic children and young people face
- Be a flexible, reflective and self-evaluating practitioner
- Take positive action to improve the quality of learning throughout the school
We can offer:
- A well-staffed PBS team
- The opportunity to develop leadership skills if that is your ambition
- On going supervision for your PBS qualification journey
- The opportunity to be at the forefront of PBS development in UK schools
- Membership of a dynamic therapeutic team which includes Speech and Language therapists, Occupational Health therapists, an Art therapist and Autism Practice specialist trainers.
- A school ethos based on improving the Quality of Life for all
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.
Give us a call and come and see us for a chat about our ambition for you and PBS at Woodley School and College. Please call 01484 223937 to make an appointment with Matt Barham.
For further information about school, please visit our website - www.woodleyschool.org.uk/
Completed application forms must be returned by email to recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk or directly by post to the address below no later than 9am on Monday 09 September 2024.
If shortlisted, Interviews will be held W/C 16 September 2024.
Commencement will be from 04 November 2024.