Kingfisher Special School

Kingfisher Special School Kingfisher is a special school for children aged 2-11.

🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫 We’re hiring! We are seeking a committed Office Administrator to join our dedicated team at Kingfisher Special Sc...
05/10/2026

🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫 We’re hiring! We are seeking a committed Office Administrator to join our dedicated team at Kingfisher Special School and Halcyon Way School. To learn more, please follow the link below!

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143304/EDV-2026-KSS-85506

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the smooth running of our schools, providing high-quality administrative support and being the first point of contact for our families, staff, and visitors.

As an Administrator, you will:

🧡 Provide efficient and effective administrative support across the schools.
🧡 Welcome and assist families, visitors, and professionals, ensuring a friendly and professional reception service.
🧡 Support teaching and learning through organisation of events such as parents’ evenings, educational visits and meetings.
🧡 Undertake a variety of office tasks including word processing, record keeping, data entry and financial administration.
🧡 Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and GDPR responsibilities are upheld in all aspects of your work.

We are looking for someone who:

🧡 Has strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
🧡 Can communicate confidently and provide excellent customer service in person and over the phone.
🧡 Is organised, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
🧡 Works well in a team and builds positive relationships with colleagues, children, families and visitors.
🧡 Demonstrates a proactive and professional approach at all times.

What We Offer:

🧡 A welcoming, supportive school community.
🧡 A role where no two days are the same, and your contribution will make a real difference.
🧡 Professional development opportunities.
🧡 Term-time working plus additional agreed days.

🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫We are hiring! We are seeking caring, reliable and enthusiastic Mid-Day Leaders to join our dedicated team at King...
01/10/2026

🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫We are hiring! We are seeking caring, reliable and enthusiastic Mid-Day Leaders to join our dedicated team at Kingfisher Special School and Halcyon Way School. To learn more, please follow the link below!
https://www.kingfisher.oldham.sch.uk/current-vacancies

Key Responsibilities:
🧡 Supporting pupils during lunch with sensitivity and care
🧡 Encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction
🧡 Supervising indoor and outdoor play activities
🧡 Assisting with personal care
🧡 Being a friendly and consistent presence for our pupils

We’re Looking For Someone Who:
🧡 Has a calm, patient and caring approach
🧡 Enjoys working with children and young people with special educational needs
🧡 Can work well as part of a team
🧡 Is committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
🧡 Experience in a school or SEN setting is desirable, but not essential – training will be provided

We Offer:
🧡 A welcoming and supportive team
🧡 Full training and induction package
🧡 The opportunity to make a real difference every day

🎃This Year’s Halloween Disco will be happening on Thursday, the 22nd of October, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Halcyon Way ...
30/09/2026

🎃This Year’s Halloween Disco will be happening on Thursday, the 22nd of October, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Halcyon Way School. Tickets are available to purchase via reception or the Arbor Parent App now! Tickets are £3 each or £10 for a family ticket (up to 4 people). All proceeds from this event will be split between Team Triumph and Halcyon Wish! 🕸️

This is always a very well-attended event, so make sure you buy your tickets early. We can’t wait to see you all there! 🎃🪩

Please find attached details of free inclusive climbing taster sessions on the 6th of October from Access Sport that you...
29/09/2026

Please find attached details of free inclusive climbing taster sessions on the 6th of October from Access Sport that you may wish to access 🤩

🐾Meet Penny! Penny is a 2-year-old black Labrador retriever. She is owned and loved by Fran, who is a class teacher and ...
28/09/2026

🐾Meet Penny! Penny is a 2-year-old black Labrador retriever. She is owned and loved by Fran, who is a class teacher and middle leader at Kingfisher. Penny loves her teddies and a nice comfy blanket and will do absolutely anything for a treat or a cuddle. She just loves being around people, especially children! 🤩

Penny is currently training to be our own school therapy dog. She has a calm and gentle nature and is so in-tune with people’s sensitivities and feelings, which makes her perfect for her role. Penny comes into school every Wednesday to spend time with the children in class, teaching the children how to handle, pet, feed and groom dogs appropriately. Penny also helps to regulate and calm those children who need that bit of comfort!🐾

As you can see, Penny just loves being part of the Kingfisher team and is already well loved by both children and staff. 🧡

For more information about Kingfisher’s PAT dogs, please follow the link below!
https://www.kingfisher.oldham.sch.uk/curriculum-enrichment/

Your child may now qualify for free school meals, and we want to encourage you to register them! 🥦 From September 2026, ...
11/09/2026

Your child may now qualify for free school meals, and we want to encourage you to register them! 🥦

From September 2026, all pupils in households receiving Universal Credit are eligible for free school meals. Your household income doesn’t matter – as long as you receive Universal Credit, your child can claim free school meals.

If children in reception, year 1 and year 2 are eligible for free school meals in line with the criteria below, we still would like you to register.

If your child is in Early Years they may also get free school meals if you receive any of the benefits listed below and your child is younger than the compulsory age for starting school and in full-time education. 🍓

Your child may be eligible if you receive:

🍽️Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
🍽️Universal Credit and have an annual household income of £7,400 or less
🍽️Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
🍽️The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
🍽️Universal Credit and have an annual household income of over £7,400
🍽️Your child might also qualify if you have no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

Registering your child for free school meals is also important because the school might get extra ‘pupil premium’ funding from the government as a result – for each eligible pupil, the school will get an extra £1,550 in pupil premium funding in 2026/27.🥕

If you prefer your child to have packed lunches, don’t worry – they can still have this even if they’re registered for free school meals – they don’t have to have the meal, but as a result, the school may receive more funding. 🥪

We strongly encourage you to check if you’re eligible under the new criteria.

Please click on the link below to find further information and to register your child. ⭐️
https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200231/education_grants_and_allowances/161/free_school_meals

You can also find more information at
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals

If you have any questions or concerns please speak to a member of the Leadership Team or Pastoral Team, via reception. 🤩

Address

Foxdenton Lane
Oldham
OL99QR

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