INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
WRAPAROUND CARE ASSISTANT
SEPTEMBER 2025

Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation, Bramley Lane, Halifax, HX3 8JE

Tel: 01422 202256  Email: office@hgsf.org.uk

OUR HERITAGE

HGSF is located in the village of Hipperholme, situated between Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford. The Grammar
School  was  founded  in  1648  by  a  legacy  of  Matthew  Broadley,  Paymaster  General  to  King  Charles  I.  The  School
became part of a West Riding Scholarship Scheme in the early 1900s and following the 1944 Act became a Voluntary
Aided  Boys’  Grammar  School  as part of LEA provision. Calderdale, however, wished to close the school in 1985 as
part of its reorganisation scheme, so the parents led the school to become independent and co-educational. At this
time, the School had major improvements including a Sports Hall, Design and Information Technology Centre, Music
Suite, new classrooms and Dining Hall.

HGSF  has  established  itself  over  the  last  four  decades  in  an  area  that  already  had  considerable  independent
provision  (Bradford  Grammar,  Rishworth  School,  Huddersfield  Grammar and Wakefield Grammar) and three major
LEA  grammar schools (Crossley Heath, North Halifax and Heckmondwike). The School is fortunate to be accessible
from a wide part of the West Yorkshire conurbation. Pupils travel from a wide area, including many on school buses
which cover Huddersfield, Keighley, Batley and Calder Valley.

The  School  has  an  excellent  reputation  in the locality.   Hipperholme offers a first-class, rounded grammar school
education through a broad academic curriculum and wide variety of exciting activities beyond the classroom. Class
sizes  are  small  so  teachers  are  able  to  attend  to  individual  needs.  We  are  a  nurturing  and  cohesive community,
where promoting well-being and building self-esteem are paramount.

Our  last  inspection  was  in  November  2023.  The  Head  of  Foundation  (at  that  time),  Mr  Nick  James  said:  “I  am
immensely proud of the staff and the pupils; the inspectors commented in their verbal feedback how welcome they
had  been  made  to  feel  by  the  school  community,  and  it  is  clear  from  the  published report that they left with a
strong sense of the nurturing environment that permeates the whole Foundation.”

The extent to which the school meets the Standards:

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Standards relating to leadership and management, and governance, are met.

Standards relating to the quality of education, training and recreation are met.

Standards relating to pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing are met.

Standards relating to pupils’ social and economic education and contribution to society are met.

Standards relating to safeguarding are met.

The  Governors  have  always  sought  to  provide  the  advantages  of  independent  education  to  a  diverse  range  of
families. The School offers bursary support to help families who otherwise may not be able to afford the fees. The
School,  founded  because  of  the  generosity  of  benefactors,  has  always  sought  to  be  as  generous  as  possible  and
foster  generosity  in  pupils  through  various  charity collections and local service. The School also has a scholarship
programme offering places to selected pupils through their academic, music, sporting or all-round ability.

SCHOOL AIMS AND ETHOS

Our mission is to provide an outstanding all-round education for our pupils aged 3-16, through which excellence,
achievement and self-confidence are developed and nurtured both within and beyond the classroom.  Specifically
we aim to meet the following objectives.
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Every child is happy, safe and secure
Every child achieves their academic potential
Every child develops self-confidence and social skills
Everyone exemplifies universal moral and spiritual values

NURTURE - ASPIRE - ACHIEVE

OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Hipperholme Grammar School is an independent co-educational day school for girls and boys aged between 3 and 16
years. The school is organised in two sections, one for the Juniors which includes the Early Years Foundation Stage
and one for Seniors, both of which are overseen by the Head of Foundation.

There are 287 pupils on roll and 77 staff. Class sizes range from 10 to a maximum of 20 in the Juniors and up to 22
in the Seniors. The Juniors is a one form entry and the Seniors is a two form entry.  Most junior classes benefit from
support assistants and there are Science and DT technicians to support these departments in the Seniors. We have a
successful SEN department who work with pupils across all years of the school with differing levels of assistance
required. The support function consists of Foundation Administrator, Admissions Managers for each school, Finance
Manager, HR & Payroll Administrator, caretakers, support assistants, minibus drivers and Business Operations
Manager.

We have several school buses to aid pupil transportation to and from school daily and we run wraparound care
either side of the school day. Parents are very supportive and an active PTA organise and support events across the
Foundation realising significant funds for the school.

WRAPAROUND CARE AND THE ROLE WITHIN

The Wraparound Care Assistant plays a key role in supporting our children between the ages of 3-11 years old, in our
after school provision. This position requires someone who is kind, nurturing and patient in nature with an ability to
be adaptable and involves supporting the Wraparound Care Manager in the planning and initiation of constructive play
opportunities for all children. We also offer snacks for the children, which are prepared by the wraparound care staff.
Our warm and friendly atmosphere makes our children feel valued, safe, cared for and happy.

GOVERNING BODY

The Foundation is a Charitable Trust, run by a Board of Governors:

Chairman: Reverend Canon James Allison

Vice Chairman: Mr Julian Dowson
Mr David Smith
Mr Christopher Redfearn
Miss Heidi Hutchins
Mr Julian Collett
Mrs Stacy Linn
Mr Peter Lord
Mr Tony Perryman
Mrs Jackie Griffiths
Mrs Preeti Hart

The  Foundation  has  a  Board  of  11  governors  drawn  from  the  locality  because  of their professional expertise and
interest  in  the  school.  The  Governors  meet  regularly  and  monitor  the  school’s  educational,  financial  and  social
welfare.

MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) comprises the Head of Foundation, Head of Juniors, Business Manager, Deputy
Head, Assistant Head (Pastoral) and Assistant Head (Academic).

HOW TO APPLY

We request that applications are completed on the application form available on the school’s website.  Should you
require an emailed version or a paper copy of the applicant pack, please contact Priya Mistry on the email below.

SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS

Hipperholme Grammar School
Bramley Lane
Hipperholme
HX3 8JE
Telephone 01422 202256
Website: www.hgsf.org.uk

Please send all correspondence / direct any queries to:
Mrs Priya Mistry at HR@hgsf.org.uk or on 01422 202256

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 29th September at 9am
Interviews will be held week commencing 6th October 2025

Hipperholme Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child
protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the DBS.