Wheldon Infants and Nursery school is a lively and busy LA maintained school with pupils between the ages of 3-7 years old. At Wheldon, we pride ourselves on providing a happy, inclusive and caring setting. Our children have the opportunity to reach their full potential supported by our friendly team of teaching and support staff.
We are situated in the heart of Castleford and are proud of our record of working with parents from the local community. We are seeking to employ a motivated staff member to work in our busy school office as a part of the business administration support team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within this busy and rewarding school environment.
You will be responsible for dealing with routine face to face and telephone enquires – liaising with teaching staff, parents and school partners. You will provide routine administration support across the school – this includes a range of varied tasks from maintaining records, photocopying, organising school visits to supporting some of the finance duties. This is just an example…
The office is also responsible for monitoring pupil attendance and safeguarding and you will be working as part of the team and use your discretion and integrity.
Castleford Wheldon is a busy infants and nursery school; it is a fast-moving environment with day-to-day challenges, and this is a great opportunity to make a difference to the team.
The position is to start March.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to this commitment. Due to safer recruitment practices, we ask all applicants to complete our application form. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a full enhanced DBS check. Following a successful probation period, the opportunity to work towards professional qualifications may be available.
Please complete the application form available or by contacting Mrs Spears Office Manager on or email for more information, school visits are welcomed.
Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd February. Interviews to take place on 2nd March