Candidate
Information
Pack

For The Role Of:
Domestic Assistant

Closing Date For Applications:
31st October 2025

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Contents

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

WELCOME FROM OUR HEADTEACHER

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

THE ROLE

Role Overview & Application Process
Person Specification
Job Description

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ABOUT
OUR SCHOOL

Our dedicated staff are committed to ‘Changing children’s lives,
building better futures’.

We achieve this through a consistent approach towards understanding the needs and
motivations of children and young people (‘CYP’); and through recognising and celebrating their
efforts and achievements.

As a non-maintained special school, West Kirby School and College caters for CYP, aged 5-19
years, with a range of complex special educational needs and disabilities (‘SEND’). We support
pupils with social and communication difficulties; Autistic Spectrum Condition; ADHD; PDA;
related learning and emotional, sensory and motor needs, across a range of cognitive abilities.

Our aim is for young people to leave West Kirby School and College with academic
accreditations, together with developed social, emotional and communication skills. We achieve
this through a structured, supportive learning environment with an individualised curriculum,
based on relevant and meaningful learning, where CYP make aspirational progress from
individual starting points.

In tandem with this, we promote the development of life skills, personal wellbeing and good
mental health through structured activities and adventures, both in and outside school. These
enrich learning opportunities and give pupils an appreciation of the wider world, of community
and charitable partnerships.

Our broad approach enables pupils to experience
and develop career pathways which, we hope,
will lead them towards a successful adult life. Due
to its location to the North West of the Wirral
peninsula, West Kirby is able to offer a wide range
of opportunities for community relationships,
sports, water recreation and natural history.
Liverpool and Chester with their wealth of art,
culture and history are within easy reach.

The school is close to the centre of West Kirby
village and is 200m from
the nearest beach and
local marine lake.

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WELCOME FROM OUR
HEADTEACHER

Dear Candidate,

I am delighted that you are interested in joining West Kirby School &
College as a Domestic Assistant.

I hope that this information pack gives you a flavour of this role and our
wonderful school community.

Welcome to West Kirby School and College, a non-maintained special school initially founded over
100 years ago as a hospice for children. Since that time we have grown and developed into the
successful school we are today. Times have changed, but we remain enthused by the opportunity
to support, enable and develop children and young people towards realising their aspirations.

Ultimately, we want to support each of our pupils towards ‘living their best life’.

As a team, we are driven to inspire and motivate pupils, ensuring they are equipped with
knowledge, skills and experiences which will help them achieve their goals and ultimately reach
their full potential. We understand that each child and young person is different and has individual
needs. Therefore we tailor teaching, learning and therapeutic interventions - making activities
accessible so pupils can flourish and thrive.

Our nurturing environment, culture of respect, and promotion of acceptance and diversity is a
backdrop which allows pupils to grow into young adults, who have an understanding of
themselves and those around them.

Our safe and accepting space also allows pupils to express themselves so they feel part of our
community. Coupled with this, we are dedicated to working within our community, using our
expertise to offer support to local schools, colleges and parent groups in areas of Special
Educational needs and Disabilities. We are currently developing a programme of free training and
support which will be offered across the Local Authority.

As Headteacher of WKS, I would be delighted to welcome you to the school to see for yourself our
inspirational environment and for you to meet our equally inspiring pupils.

With Warm Regards,

Richard

Mr Richard Hicks
Headteacher

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EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS

Looking After You and Your Health

All employees are enrolled (free of charge) into our Healthcare Scheme – provided by Benenden
Healthcare. From day 1 of your employment, and through your Benenden membership, you can:

✓ Get access to and talk to a GP 24/7 and a 24/7 mental health helpline
✓ Get care planning and social care advice
✓ Get access to medical diagnostics (when the wait on the NHS is over 3 weeks)
✓ Get support with medical treatment and surgery (when the wait on the NHS is over 3 weeks)
✓ Get access to physiotherapy and mental health counselling support

School Facilities

Building Your Capability

You will have access to our School Gym and Sauna

You will also have access to a free school lunch – a
choice of hot meal, salad bar, sandwiches and wraps
as well as a selection of cakes

We offer half-termly well being afternoons for our
staff where they can take part in a variety of
activities such as yoga, golf … and more!

From day 1 of your employment you
will be supported with your
Continuous Professional
Development, with a focus on
supporting you
to build your personal levels of
capability; helping you to become the
best version of you that you can be.

Looking After You and Your Family
in the Difficult Times

Saving for the Future

All employees are enrolled (free of charge) into our
Group Life Assurance Scheme – provided by Unum.
After 6 months of employment, and through Unum,
if you were to die unexpectedly your nominated
beneficiary would receive up to 4 x your annual
salary.

All non-teaching staff are eligible (and
will be automatically enrolled) to join
the School’s Private Pension Scheme,
after 3 months of employment.

The School will match your
contributions (like for like) to your
private pension up to 7% of your
annual salary.

*Please note, Employee Benefits are subject to change from time to time and are non-contractual.

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ROLE OVERVIEW
& APPLICATION PROCESS

West Kirby School & College is seeking to appoint an
enthusiastic Domestic Assistant

Closing Date For Applications: 31st October 2025

Salary: £10,272.60 - £10,608.00 (pt 10 – pt 12)

Contract: Permanent / 52 week contract

Hours: 15 hours per week
M – Th 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Fri 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe clean environment
for pupils, staff and visitors. As a Domestic assistant, you will be assisting in the
general cleaning of the building, serving and clearing dining and kitchen areas and
maintaining a high standard of hygiene throughout.

What we’re looking for:
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Significant site cleaning experience
Knowledge of Health and Safety issues in a working environment
Knowledge of COSHH within a working environment
Maintaining stores/equipment

Application Process:

Application forms and further information can be downloaded from the school
website: www.wkrs.co.uk or contact recruitment@wkrs.co.uk. The School does not
accept CVs.

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. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment checks
and an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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PERSON
SPECIFICATION

Person Specification – Domestic Assistant

West Kirby School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment.

Essential

Desirable

These are qualities without
which the applicant could
not be appointed

These are extra qualities
which can be used to choose
between applicants who
meet all of the essential
criteria

Method of
Assessment

Qualifications

Experience

• Significant site cleaning

experience

• Physically fit and
practically minded

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Innovative and adaptable
to work situations an
emergencies

Skills

• Qualifications relating to
Health and Safety and/or
COSHH

• Drivers Licence

• Production of
the applicant’s
certificates

• Experience of working in

• Contents of

a school

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Ideally will have
considerable experience
and expertise as a
cleaning contractor

the
Application
Form

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Interview

• Professional
references

• Able to collaborate within

• Contents of

a team

the
Application
Form

•

Interview

• Professional
references

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PERSON
SPECIFICATION (Cont.)

Person Specification – Domestic Assistant

West Kirby School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment.

Knowledge

Personal
Competencies
& Qualities

Essential

Desirable

These are extra qualities
which can be used to choose
between applicants who
meet all of the essential
criteria

• Knowledge of working

with pupils with complex
special educational
needs

These are qualities without
which the applicant could
not be appointed

• Knowledge of Health and
Safety issues in a working
environment

• Knowledge of COSHH
within a working
environment

• Maintaining

stores/equipment

Method of
Assessment

• Contents of

the
Application
Form

•

Interview

• Professional
references

Adaptable and flexible

• Contents of

the
Application
Form

•

Interview

• Professional
Reference

Overcome barriers

Detail orientated

Planning skills

Cost conscious

Outcome Orientated

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Motivation to work with
children and young
people.
Ability to form and
maintain appropriate
relationships and
personal boundaries
with children and young
people.
Emotional resilience in
working with
challenging behaviours.
Positive attitude to use
of authority and
maintaining discipline.
Sense of Humour
Patience
Willingness to work as a
member of a team.

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JOB
DESCRIPTION

Role Description – Domestic Assistant

West Kirby School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Summary of The
Role:

Assisting in the general cleaning of the building, serving and clearing
dining and kitchen areas, maintaining a high standard of hygiene
throughout.

Responsibility to:

Premises Manager / Domestic Supervisor

Ensuring all areas of the school buildings are maintained to a
• Ensuring all areas of the school buildings are maintained to a
high        standard of hygiene and cleanliness

high  standard of hygiene and cleanliness. Including the
schools residential properties.

Preparation of dining areas, serving meals and clearing away
• Preparation of dining areas, serving meals and clearing away

• Ensuring all cleaning equipment and machinery is kept in

good repair and report any faults

Ensuring all cleaning equipment and machinery is kept in good
repair        and report any faults

• Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained and safe
working practices adhered to within the section, being
mindful of hazardous substances and COSH regulations.

Ensuring Health & Safety standards are maintained and safe
working practices adhered to within the section, being mindful
of hazardous substances and COSH regulations.

• Safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for
who you are responsible and with whom you come into
contact.·

Main Duties:

• The following of all school's policies and procedures.

Safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for
• Any other duties which may be required from time to time
who you are responsible and with whom you come into
contact.·

suited to the grading of the post.

Health and Safety:

• To support the Head of Premises & Compliance with
The following of all school's policies and procedures.

responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act for the
safety of all users and visitors to the academy.

• To ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used

Any other duties which may be required from time to time
suited to                the grading of the post.
wherever there are risks to Health and Safety that cannot be
adequately controlled in other ways.

• Ensure that all equipment and machinery is in a safe working
condition and properly stored when not in use, reporting any
concerns about the condition of equipment to the Premises
Manager as quickly as possible.

• To keep school grounds and premises litter free, ensuring any

hazardous materials or items are disposed of safely.

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West Kirby School & College
Meols Drive
West Kirby
Wirral
CH48 5DH

0151 632 3201
schooloffice@wkrs.co.uk