Job Description

We are a primary special school catering for pupils from across the Wakefield District who have severe and profound learning difficulties. Many pupils have additional needs including autism, VI, HI, physical disability and medical needs.
The School operates on two sites, Stanley and Castleford. The post is a split-site role but the postholder will primarily be based at the school's Castleford site. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work on either or both sites.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a permanent Human Resources Officer as soon as possible to work in this very successful school to Support the Senior Management Team and HR Manager in the implementation of all HR policies and procedures, with key aspects being the administration of recruitment, health and safety, and the deployment of staff (including day to day deployment, recruitment, sickness management).
The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team of dedicated staff.
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to come and visit the school by arrangement by contacting the Headteacher via e-mail at:
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Completed application forms should be returned to the School by Friday 12th December 2025 (12 midday) via email ( ) or paper copies delivered to the school office.
Closing date: 12/12/25 (12 midday)
Shortlisting to be completed: w/c 15/12/25
Interview date: w/c 5th January 2026 (specific days TBC)
Job title Human Resources Officer Job reference 244461 Date posted 24/11/2025 Application closing date 12/12/2025 Location Kingsland Primary School, Aberford Road, Stanley & Poplar Avenue, Castleford Salary 16,309 (actual salary pro rata) 25,583-25,989 FT equivalent, G4 SCP 5-6 Package 30 per week term time only + 5 INSET days, 8.00am - 2.30pm Contractual hours 30 Basis Part time Job category/type Human Resources, School, School Support, Term time Attachments Job description
We are a primary special school catering for pupils from across the Wakefield District who have severe and profound learning difficulties. Many pupils have additional needs including autism, VI, HI, physical disability and medical needs.
The School operates on two sites, Stanley and Castleford. The post is a split-site role but the postholder will primarily be based at the school's Castleford site. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work on either or both sites.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a permanent Human Resources Officer as soon as possible to work in this very successful school to Support the Senior Management Team and HR Manager in the implementation of all HR policies and procedures, with key aspects being the administration of recruitment, health and safety, and the deployment of staff (including day to day deployment, recruitment, sickness management).
The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team of dedicated staff.
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to come and visit the school by arrangement by contacting the Headteacher via e-mail at:
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Completed application forms should be returned to the School by Friday 12th December 2025 (12 midday) via email (

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