Working at Swalcliffe

View our Current vacancies below.

If you consider that you meet the selection criteria for a post and wish to apply for it, please download and complete the application form and send it, together with a copy of your CV to khingorani@swalcliffepark.co.uk

Swalcliffe Park School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young/vulnerable adults.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to become familiar with our Safeguarding Policy. We implement all aspects of the safer recruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.  We are an equal opportunities employer.

• Clinical Psychologist

  Do you have what it takes to join the staff team at Swalcliffe Park School?

  Awarded “Outstanding Education & Care” OFSTED 2019

   

  Clinical Psychologist

   Pay scale: 

  NHS Band 7 to 8B £38,890 – £62,001 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) for 38 weeks Full Time Term Time working plus 13 weeks’ paid holiday.  Part Time working will be considered.

   

  This role will join our growing multi-disciplinary team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Clinical Psychologists. The school has an integrated approach to the delivery of therapeutic support both during the school day and during residential time out of school.  The role includes responsibility for own caseload as well as a training and consultation component to staff and parents. Opportunities for service development and research are available in discussion with the leadership team.

   

  You will be joining a growing department which is developing and delivering innovative approaches to improving the Quality of Life of our students and their families.

   

  The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and will be required to:

  • Carry out formal and informal assessments of students
  • Liaise with staff and parents
  • Work some time out of school hours to support residential staff
  • Develop and deliver individual and group interventions
  • Write reports for and attend Annual Review meetings
  • Complete additional responsibilities depending on the needs of the role and the school

   

  This is a full time position but flexible working hours may be available.

  • Benefits include: Regular supervision and CPD opportunities

  • Generous holiday – 13 weeks paid holiday to be taken in school holidays
  • Some flexibility in working hours by mutual agreement – including full or half days and evenings
  • Pension scheme – negotiable

  Closing date for applications is: Thursday, 11th February 2021.  Interviews: Thursday, 25th February 2021

  For more information, please contact Dr Nikki Mills by telephone 01295 780302 or by emailing nmills@swalcliffepark.co.uk  To arrange an informal visit or request an application pack, please contact Jenny Rigby, HR & Compliance Manager, on 01295 780302 or by emailing jrigby@swalcliffepark.co.uk.

  Download

  Clinical Psychologist Job Description/Person Specification

  and application form below

  This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.  We are an equal opportunities employer.

• Caretaker

  Do you have what it takes to join the staff team at Swalcliffe Park School?

  Awarded “Outstanding Education & Care” OFSTED

   

  Swalcliffe Park School provides specialist residential education and care for up to 66 secondary aged boys (10-19 yrs) all of whom are on the Autism Spectrum. We offer excellent working conditions in a beautiful environment, including paid school holidays, opportunities for career development and staff training.

   

  Caretaker – fixed term to 31 December 2021

  Current pay scale: £19,698 – £21,743 per annum pro rata (NJC Points 6-11), 37.5 hours per week varied shift patterns

  We are currently seeking to employ on a fixed term contract a highly motivated and professional Caretaker to join our growing Site Maintenance team. Ideally you will have a proven track record in site caretaking within the education sector.  As part of the Site Maintenance team you will have a general responsibility to ensure the appearance and security of the school site is maintained to a high standard at all times.  Duties include being a key holder, opening up and closing the school, conducting basic grounds maintenance (sweeping, recycling maintenance, salting etc), portering, providing additional cleaning capacity to  the Site and Housekeeping teams to maintain the COVID safe working environment  and supporting other Site Maintenance colleagues with “handy” jobs throughout the school.

   

  The successful candidate will:

  • Have experience in a similar role (desirable)
  • Be honest, reliable, flexible in approach to duties and hours of work
  • Have a demonstrable knowledge of Health & Safety including COSHH
  • Be able to undertake appropriately risk assessed manual tasks with the support of appropriate equipment

   

  Closing date: Wednesday, 3^rd February 2021

  Interviews will take place on Thursday, 11^th February 2021

   

  For more information on the above role, or to arrange a visit please contact Rob Leigh on 01295 780302 email: rleigh@swalcliffepark.co.uk.  An application pack is available from our website at www.swalcliffepark.co.uk or by emailing jrigby@swalcliffepark.co.uk. Completed applications should be emailed to jrigby@swalcliffepark.co.uk

  Download

  Job Description/Person Specification

  and the Application Form below.

  This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.  We are an equal opportunities employer.