Advanced Business Support Officer

Woodley School and College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and capable Advanced Business Support Officer to work in our busy office.

Salary:           Grade 7

Hours:             37 hours per week, working during office hours in term time, plus 5 inset days and 5 days in the holidays.

Contract Type: Permanent

Role:             Special Educational needs (SEN)

Woodley School and College is a Kirklees Local Authority aspirational, inclusive and outward looking special school in Huddersfield for children aged 5-19 with complex autism. There are currently 150 pupils on roll. 

The school is rated as 'Good' by Ofsted (2023), holds Advanced Autism Accreditation and is the Autism Education Trust licensed training provider for Kirklees Local Authority. This recognises the highest standards of autism expertise and practice and underpins the school’s important role as a school training hub.

We have an absolute commitment to doing the very best for our pupils by developing their Communication, Independence and Achievement. Alongside this the school benefits from excellent therapeutic support and wonderful outdoor learning facilities. 

We value the diversity of our staff and students and work to provide a supportive environment in which the unique character of every member of our learning community is valued and celebrated.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our friendly and busy business support team. We want an effective and motivated professional who is resilient, willing to learn with ambition for the pupils, themselves and the school. You will work closely with the Business Manager and the Senior Leadership Team to manage aspects of SEN (please see context sheet for more information) along with all other aspects of the office in line with the job purpose, employee specification and contect sheet attached.

We want someone who will:

• Inspire trust and confidence
• Building Team Commitment
• Be a flexible, reflective and self-evaluating member of the team, supporting the excellent practice of others
• Provide effective and timely administrative support for all members of staff
• Be engaged in continued professional learning

We can offer:

• A well-resourced and pleasant working environment
• A supportive leadership team school which values and invests in all our staff
• Support and guidance, in house and accredited training, on the job mentoring and support
• 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.

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

Application forms are available through our website, further details can be obtained by emailing recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk

Completed forms must be returned directly by email to recruitment@woodleyschool.org.uk

or by post to the address below no later than 9am on Friday 18 October 2024.

Interviews, if shortlisted, will be held W/C Monday 21st October 2024.

Commencement would be required as soon as possible.