Highfield School is an 11-19 secondary school for pupils with severe learning difficulties. Our pupils have a wide range of additional needs including speech, language and communication difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, more complex learning needs, physical disabilities and a number have rare genetic disorders. Our school is a popular and oversubscribed. Pupils benefit from our highly specialised teaching, outstanding pastoral care and the wide range of specialist support services and interventions we provide through our personalised programmes.
Highfield School operates on 3 sites, Ossett, Thornes and Wakefield City Centre. We looking to appoint a Premises Supervisor to join our Team, working 06:30-14:00, all year round. The role involves facilities management, security and supervising premises staff/contractors.
The successful candidates should:
1. Be self-motivated and able to work alone, prioritising tasks
2. Have supervisory experience
3. Be responsible for maintenance and routine inspections
4. Have good general handy person skills
5. Be able to work proactively to keep the school site clean, tidy and in a good state of repair
6. Be flexible, adaptable and has the ability to use initiative
7. Be able to liaise positively with other services working in the school building and grounds
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a hard working team, who are passionate about preparing young people with SEND for the next stage of their lives. In return, we offer a fantastic caring school where we work hard to ensure all children have the best opportunities to learn and flourish. Please see the job application pack for more about the specifics of the role.
Closing date: 1pm on Friday 26th September
Virtual Interview date: Thursday 2nd October