Applications are encouraged from ambitious professionals who share our vision and belief that all children can achieve remarkable success. We require highly committed educationalists who believe passionately about making a difference to the life of every student and who do so with integrity, humility, and relentless positivity.
If you have the desire to make a real difference to the lives of young people and want to join a team of highly dedicated staff, then we would love to hear from you.
About us
High Well School is a SEND school which caters for 9-16-year-olds with an Education Health & Care Plan for severe and profound social, emotional, and mental health needs as well as other learning difficulties. The school meets the needs of some of Wakefield&©s most complex and vulnerable young people. We are a growing school on our journey to be outstanding.
Our team endeavours to provide a nurturing environment with personalised support and specialist teaching to enable all pupils to re-engage in learning, develop their social and emotional skills, and leave with not only appropriate qualifications but the skills required to succeed in life after school. This is reflected in our vision of
We are seeking to appoint a talented and committed Business Manager.
We believe that this presents a great opportunity for exceptional individuals to join our dedicated and highly skilled school team. We were last inspected by OFSTED in as a $ùGood&© school. Just like our long-term members of staff you will have many great opportunities to develop your career at High Well as we invest heavily in staff development and be provided with access to tailored HR, CPD and support services $ú We always support your wellbeing and even give you a paid wellbeing day off.
If you are successful in your application, you will join a good school on its journey to its next level of development. There are no two days the same at High Well School where every day is exciting and where you will be utilising the excellent support systems in place
The school offers a bespoke and comprehensive induction package for new staff followed up with outstanding CPD (Continuous Personal Development) and a genuine interest in your health and wellbeing. The successful candidate would benefit from opportunities for further professional development and career progression as we value and support our staff in all aspects of school life.
The successful candidate will be joining a school that offers many other personal benefits including:
1. A positive, friendly and professional working environment.
2. An opportunity to work with an amazing group of young people.
3. Bespoke and comprehensive induction package for new staff followed up with outstanding CPD.
4. A subsidised Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
5. A talented and supportive Senior Leadership Team and dedicated Governing Body.
6. A supportive environment in which your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.
7. Access to wellbeing platforms, including cycle to work, and other platforms which give employee benefits and inspire a unique employee experience, enriching personal and working lives
8. Employee Assistance Programme, on-site HR advice, free parking
Application Forms and vacancy details may be requested by visiting our school website at
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting for an appointment with the Headteacher.
Prospective applicants should note that appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications and teacher status checks, satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check, two satisfactory references and evidence of the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Closing date: 03/10/ or before if sufficient applications are received
Interview date: 09/10/
Start date: 01/12/
Wakefield Council is committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. Therefore, the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.