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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. When completing the relevant information section, please submit no more than 2 sides of A4, size 11 font.
Educational Teaching Manager (HLTA) – Forest School and Outdoor Leader
15th September 2025
Contract: Term time plus inset days pro rata
Hours: 37hrs, working Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 4pm
Salary: Grade 9
There is the expectation that you will work with classes from anywhere across school.
Woodley School and College is a Kirklees Local Authority special school focused on improving Quality of Life for children and young people with autism aged 5-19. We are looking to appoint, enthusiastic and highly motivated HLTA’s 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 improving students communication, independence and achievement, 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 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
Ideally candidates will hold a HLTA specific qualification but if not, strong demonstrable classroom teaching delivery and planning experience must be evidenced in your application and come across at interview stage. We would encourage and be happy to support any successful candidate unqualified to complete the HLTA qualification.
There is a Forest School timetable which focuses on classes of students who have shown an interest in Forest School. You will be expected to provide education planning, resourcing and delivery of learning. Over time you have the freedom and support to develop the provision, in line with the Headteachers vision, to ensure students have a fantastic learning experience developing their life skills.
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.
Completed application forms must be returned directly by post to the address below or email to recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk no later than 8am on Monday 29th September 2025.
If shortlisted, interviews will be held on Friday 3rd October 2025, we will notify and invite successful candidates no later than Wednesday 1st October 2025.
Commencement would be required from 3rd November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
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